Lead UWB Solutions Engineer — RF, Localization & Security

Allegion Canada Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) with 6% company match

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer for UWB Solutions to drive strategy and execution within a diverse hardware and firmware team. You will guide RF, localization, and secure communication initiatives in a global safety-focused context.

This role blends technical leadership with hands-on system design across hardware, firmware, and sensors. The position requires 10+ years in wireless/RF, strong leadership, and familiarity with standards like IEEE 802.15.4z.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 10+ years' experience in wireless/RF technology development, with a strong background in UWB, radar, and/or secure communication systems.
• Proven leadership experience in leading high-performing technical teams.
• Expertise in RF hardware design, signal processing, embedded firmware and systems, and security protocols.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, standards development, and industry engagement (e.g., FCC, IEEE, CSA, FiRa).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the development and execution of the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Allegion's UWB technology program in alignment with business objectives.
• Team Building & Talent Development: Influence a multidisciplinary team of hardware and firmware engineers, algorithm developers, RF specialists, and security experts; implement ongoing training programs.
• Technical Oversight: Guide the design and implementation of UWB hardware and firmware, antenna systems, low-power architectures, and secure communication protocols.
• Algorithm Innovation: Oversee the development of advanced localization, intent detection, and sensor fusion algorithms; manage formal projects for custom tool creation.
• Data Management & Analysis: Establish robust data collection frameworks and pipelines to capture, process, and analyze sensor data from the field; leverage insights to optimize algorithm performance and validate system accuracy.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure deep expertise in UWB standards (e.g., IEEE 802.15.4z), regulatory requirements, and industry best practices; engage with standards bodies and consortia.
• Testing & Validation: Establish rigorous testing frameworks, including automated and real-world test environments; drive security, beta, and use-case validation initiatives.
• Infrastructure Development: Lead the design and operation of a UWB lab, equipped for antenna simulation, power analysis, security testing, and automated validation.
• Continuous Improvement: Create knowledge-sharing platforms, feedback loops, and industry monitoring programs to ensure continuous innovation and alignment with market trends.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business units to ensure UWB solutions address real-world challenges and deliver customer value.

Skills

C/C++

Python

RF design

Embedded firmware

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

Antenna design tools

Job description

Allegion is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer for UWB Solutions to drive strategy and execution within a diverse hardware and firmware team. You will guide RF, localization, and secure communication initiatives in a global safety-focused context.

This role blends technical leadership with hands-on system design across hardware, firmware, and sensors. The position requires 10+ years in wireless/RF, strong leadership, and familiarity with standards like IEEE 802.15.4z.