Senior Hardware Engineering Manager in Falls Church, Virginia at Kastle Systems

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.

• 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.

• 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