Full-Time

Director of Electrical and Firmware Engineering

Posted on 9/20/2024

Evolve Technology

Evolve Technology

51-200 employees

Advanced weapons detection systems for security

Government & Public Sector
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$160k - $215kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

Waltham, MA, USA

Requires 80% on-site presence.

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Product Management
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Experience in system architecture, including translating product requirements (PRDs) into detailed design specifications.
  • Contribute and review electronics and firmware design, covering areas such as analog/digital circuits, PLL/timing, low-noise PCB design, power supply, and power electronics.
  • Understanding RTOS/OS/Linux, smart diagnostics, DVT, and qualification testing, focusing on executing and documenting results.
  • Experience leading firmware development efforts, including code reviews, code analysis tools, managing pull requests, and ensuring high-quality code standards within CI/CD environments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and verify complex systems, integrating electromechanical, firmware, host software, and ML algorithms.
  • Proven experience in managing complex engineering projects, including architecting solutions, decomposing deliverables, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely execution.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.
  • Expertise in identifying and managing project dependencies across engineering, mechanical, software, and quality assurance teams.
  • Ability to autonomously remove roadblocks and mitigate risks to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Experience in monitoring team performance, conducting regular reviews, and ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, working effectively with product, manufacturing, regulatory, service, and quality teams to align on architecture, design, and execution.
  • Strong ability to facilitate discussions in cross-functional meetings, quickly identifying critical dependencies and ensuring follow-through.
  • Experience collaborating with Product Management to define system integration activities and lead usability studies.
  • Monitor and track dependencies across teams, obtaining support from Mechanical, software and SQA leadership as necessary.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the team’s work in various forums and ensure alignment with broader company objectives.
  • Experience preparing and participating in comprehensive technical and design reviews, presenting complex technical topics in a clear, concise manner.
  • Commitment to engineering and operational excellence, with experience establishing metrics for continuous assessment and improvement of team performance.
  • Ability to drive productivity enhancements by removing distractions and administrative burdens from engineering teams, enabling a focus on core development activities.
Responsibilities
  • Meet all team members and understand their roles and current projects.
  • Familiarize yourself with all ongoing projects, their life-cycle stages, and immediate challenges.
  • Identify all active stakeholders and their roles in the projects.
  • Visit contract manufacturers and a customer site to gain context.
  • Gain access to all necessary development tools.
  • Learn all active processes, including ECO (Engineering Change Order), PCB release, firmware release, etc.
  • Help oversee the transition of the second-generation (Gen2) Express product to full-capacity manufacturing.
  • Support product life-cycle improvements for the first-generation (Gen1) Express product.
  • Assist in the transition of upcoming new products into manufacturing.
  • Review and update PCB and firmware release processes as needed.
  • Provide hands-on mentorship and assistance in solving at least three significant electrical engineering challenges.
  • Establish yourself as the trusted go-to person for all electrical hardware questions. If you don’t have the answer, you know where to find it.
  • Regularly lead hardware triaging and debugging during design and deployment, and conduct daily huddles when necessary.
  • Oversee the transition of Evolv Innovation Center (EIC) products from Proof of Concept (POC) to initial customer validation phases.
  • Provide electrical engineering (EE) support to ensure new product launches stay on time and within budget.
  • Complete at least one project that delivers a significant hardware improvement for the Express Gen1 fleet, addressing field issues or RMA returns.
  • Collaborate with HR to recruit top talent in alignment with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
  • Foster a culture of collaboration within the EE team and across R&D, exemplifying leadership best practices.
  • Represent the EE team in cross-functional management discussions.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Engineering (EVP) to establish 2-3 new metrics to measure EE department performance improvements.

Evolv Technology specializes in advanced weapons detection systems designed for security screening in various venues such as sports stadiums, entertainment venues, schools, and workplaces. Their systems utilize advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to quickly and accurately identify potential threats, ensuring a safe environment for large groups of people. Unlike many competitors, Evolv Technology focuses on enhancing security without compromising the user experience, making the screening process seamless. The company generates revenue through the sale and leasing of its detection systems, along with ongoing service and maintenance contracts, which provides a stable income stream. Evolv Technology aims to contribute to public safety by continuously improving its technology and expanding its market presence.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$759.3M

Headquarters

Orlando , Florida

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for contactless security solutions boosts Evolv's market potential.
  • AI-driven security analytics enhance Evolv's threat detection capabilities.
  • Partnerships with tech companies like Barco expand Evolv's market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Liberty Defense Holdings.
  • Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny over facial recognition technology.
  • Economic downturns may reduce spending on security technology.

What makes Evolve Technology unique

  • Evolv Technology offers a unique touchless security screening system.
  • The Mosaiq Platform integrates real-time video surveillance with low false alarms.
  • Led by industry veterans, Evolv focuses on protecting soft targets and hard assets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Equity as part of your total compensation package

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

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