Senior Hardware Engineering Manager

Kastle Systems•Falls Church, VA

About The Position

Join the leader in providing smarter solutions for a safer world. At Kastle, we deliver smart security solutions to over 50,000 customers worldwide. We do this with our innovative hardware products, combined with cloud-based AI solutions. Having pioneered hand-free access control and mobile credentials, we also design and develop smart cameras with AI at the edge. We are looking for a leader to lead our hardware design and engineering activities. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on manager who understands the intricacies of design, RF engineering and has experience with manufacturing and full lifecycle support of consumer electronics products. This is an incredible opportunity to work on first-to-market products that push the envelope of technology. In addition to a great work environment, we provide excellent benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Tuition/Training Assistance, BrightHorizons Lifestyle Assistance, Wellness Program, etc.). We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work with awards for being a Top Work Place with Top DE&I Practices! For more informaton about what it's like to work with us, please visit Kastle Careers.

Requirements

Strong EE fundamentals with a degree in electrical or computer engineering.
At least 10 years of industry experience with demonstrated progression from design engineer to lead engineer and then to manager.
At least 3 years of experience as a people manager
Hands-on expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout for wireless products
Experience with using standard lab equipment such as a DMM, oscilloscope and logic analyzer.
Familiarity with NPI and manufacturing processes including management of Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and version control.
Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently to take projects from start to finish
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to summarize and present to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Lead a team of hardware and system engineers to perform schematic capture, layout, mechanical and RF design.
Interface with product management, firmware and mobile teams to refine requirements, and ensure that designs and deliverables meet market needs.
Transition designs to manufacturing, working with both onshore and offshore manufacturing partners.
Define quality standards, own documentation and change management processes to ensure reliability and QA testing.
Cultivate relationships with component and module vendors, stay in touch with industry trends and develop the hardware product roadmap.
Participate in industry forums and represent the company at standards bodies.