Senior Electrical Engineer at Sargent & Greenleaf Inc

Nicholasville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Embedded Systems, PCB Design, Firmware Development, C/C++, Java, C#, Python, RTOS, FPGA, Mobile App Integration, Cloud Platforms, Electro-mechanical Design, Project Management, Circuit Debugging, Regulatory Compliance, Lean Six Sigma

Industry

Security and Investigations

Description

Description Job Summary: Our company is searching for an experienced Senior Electrical (Embedded Systems) Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and supporting high-security electronic lock systems— including new products, enhancements to existing solutions, and integrations with third party devices, and integrations with mobile and cloud platforms. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will manage multiple projects, demonstrating high levels of responsibility and ownership. Responsibilities: • Design and develop embedded systems for electro-mechanical high-security locks, including software, firmware, hardware integration, and testing for performance/reliability. • Develop and maintain documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, firmware code, software, mobile applications, specifications, user manuals, and certification records. • Develop and integrate electronic systems with mobile applications (iOS and Android) and cloud platforms for remote access, data syncing, and other security features in lock products. • Support production operations by collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain for process optimization, troubleshooting, and enhancements. • Provide field service support and resolution of issues for deployed locks. • Manage compliance and testing efforts, ensuring adherence to standards like UL/CE/ANSI, security threat mitigation, and competitive analysis. • Collaborate with other engineering team members, and cross-functional teams to integrate electro-mechanical designs, lead projects, and resolve interdisciplinary challenges. • Conduct debugging, performance analysis, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and continuous improvements for current systems and products in development. • Lead small team efforts, manage timelines/budgets, mentor juniors, and coordinate with suppliers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Conduct competitive analyses and monitor industry trends concerning High Security Lock Products Requirements Demonstrated expertise in ground-up development of embedded electronics and supporting components. • Proficiency in C, C++, Java, C#, .NET, Python, and embedded programming tools for firmware development, PCB design, and schematics. • Expertise in electro-mechanical principles, including microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, RTOS, FPGA, and hardware-software integration. • Knowledge of product lifecycle, quality systems (Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA), cloud/API integrations, and mobile app connectivity. • Development, deployment, and support of mobile applications, including iOS/Android platforms, APIs, and other integration with embedded lock systems. • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills for circuits, systems, and security vulnerabilities using tools like simulation software. • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills for customer/regulatory interactions, documentation, and team collaboration. • Leadership in project management, planning, prioritizing, decision-making, and mentoring within small engineering teams. • Creativity and innovation for optimizing algorithms, self-learning new technologies, and improving system efficiency/reliability. • Understanding of safety/regulatory compliance, embedded security standards, and test equipment like oscilloscopes or analyzers. • Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a world class manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded systems for high-security electronic locks, including hardware integration and firmware development. Manage the full product lifecycle from design and documentation to production support and regulatory compliance.