Senior Hardware Engineering Manager

Overview

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 connected hardware, IoT devices, or commercial electronics. This is an opportunity to work on first-to-market products that push the envelope of technology. For more information on our products & services, please visit Kastle Innovation. 

Our success is driven by the combination of advanced technology and talented people. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work®, recognized for a culture that prioritizes both professional excellence and employee well-being. In addition to a great work environment, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off. Our offerings also include tuition and training assistance, BrightHorizons lifestyle assistance, life and disability insurance, and wellness programs. For more information on what it's like to work with us, please visit Life at Kastle.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Company Overview

Kastle Systems is the leader in managed security, with a track record of introducing innovative technologies to serve over 460M square feet of real estate globally. Clients span the commercial and multifamily real estate, education, and construction industries and the customers they serve. Delivering a world class customer experience drives everything we do, and Kastle’s mission is to be our customers’ best service provider and to ensure that their security the most effective, efficient and convenient. Kastle's integrated security solution, including access control, video, and remote video monitoring, significantly reduces costs and improves the critically important 24x7 performance for building owners, developers and tenants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Kastle, we believe that diversity makes us stronger -  at work and in the world.  Kastle Systems International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state laws.