Engineering Technician

ORIGIN WIRELESS, INC.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

401(k) with 5% match

Flexible paid time off

Onsite gym

Tuition reimbursement & Continued Lear

Continued Learning Program

Job summary

Origin AI, an ADT Company in the United States, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support testing from prototype evaluation to data collection for product development and to assist the sales team with demos. You will maintain demo sensing systems, assemble and kit systems for external evaluation, and collaborate across departments under the Director of Quality Assurance.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree, a hands-on mindset, and strong communication skills, with experience in test

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Techsavvy as demonstrated through school projects, hobbies, and/or prior work experience.
• Experience in developing test methodologies, writing test plans, and creating test cases.
• Familiarity with Linux and shell script preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Origin’s WiFi Sensing technology and B2B customer integration models
• Assist the quality team with system level testing; identify and elevate issues
• Assist the product and engineering teams with prototype testing and evaluation, including test documentation
• Assemble, kit, track, and refurb prototype sensing systems that are sent to potential B2B customers and/or external product testers for evaluation
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies
• Manage the Origin “demo house” in partnership with Sales Engineering

Skills

Techsavvy

Test methodologies

Test plans

Test cases

Linux

Shell scripting

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $82,500.00 Annually

Origin AI, an ADT Company

Location: HQ - In Office

About Us:

Origin is redefining home security with TruShield Security, a hardware-free, router-based solution powered by our exclusive AI Sensing technology. TruShield goes beyond motion detection to deliver Verified Human Presence, accurately distinguishing between people and non-human activity. By leveraging existing WiFi networks and connected devices, it delivers awareness across the home without cameras, wearables, or additional hardware, eliminating false alarms and elevating protection.

Now part of ADT, Origin strengthens ADT’s promise of trusted protection by adding real-time awareness and context inside the home. When every second counts, knowing what is actually happening, not just that something happened, changes everything.

About the Job:

As an Engineering Technician at Origin, you will help with various aspects of testing from prototype evaluation, to data collection for product development, to verification and validation. You will also assist the sales team with product demos, maintain the sensing systems in our demo house, assemble and kit sensing systems to be sent to external parties for evaluation, and more. You will report to the Director of Quality Assurance, but in your unique role you will engage with multiple departments. Successful Engineering Technicians have a passion for cutting edge technology, a curious mindset, and a high level of attention to detail.

What You’ll Do:

Develop a deep understanding of Origin’s WiFi Sensing technology and B2B customer integration models

Assist the quality team with system level testing; identify and elevate issues

Assist the product and engineering teams with prototype testing and evaluation, including test documentation

Assemble, kit, track, and refurb prototype sensing systems that are sent to potential B2B customers and/or external product testers for evaluation

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies

Manage the Origin “demo house” in partnership with Sales Engineering

About You:

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Techsavvy as demonstrated through school projects, hobbies, and/or prior work experience

Experience in developing test methodologies, writing test plans, and creating test cases

Familiarity with Linux and shell script preferred

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team

What We Can Offer You

Full healthcare package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life, and AD&D insurance

401(k) + 5% company match

Flexible paid time off policy

Onsite gym

Tuition reimbursement program & Continued Learning Program

Additional Info:

Origin is committed to building and fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. We believe in incorporating everyone’s perspectives and experiences as this has been a significant driver in our success so far.

For this reason, we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to get in touch. Even if you don’t meet all the requirements of a job listing, do yourself (and us) a favor by still applying! It’s highly likely you’ll bring something to the workplace that we haven’t thought of yet, and we would love to hear from you.

Origin is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.