Senior Hardware Engineering Manager

Kastle Systems International, LLC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K

Tuition/Training Assistance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Kastle Systems International, LLC in Falls Church, Virginia is looking for a Hardware Design Engineer Manager. This leader will oversee hardware design activities, working with engineers to create innovative security solutions. Responsibilities include leading a team, interfacing with product management, and transitioning designs to manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, demonstrating leadership in product development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience progressing from design engineer to manager.
• Hands-on expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout for wireless products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hardware and system engineers in design activities.
• Interface with product teams to ensure design meets market needs.
• Transition designs to manufacturing and define quality standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Schematic capture and PCB layout

Leadership and management skills

Wireless product expertise

Education

Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Job description

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 consumer electronics products. This is an incredible opportunity to work on first‑to‑market products that push the envelope of technology.

In addition to a great work environment, we provide excellent benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Tuition/Training Assistance, BrightHorizons Lifestyle Assistance, Wellness Program, etc.). We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work with awards for being a Top Work Place with Top DE&I Practices! For more information about what it's like to work with us, please visit Kastle Careers.

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 is 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 / Aff… 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.