Evolv Technology · 1 week ago
Principal Electrical Engineer
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $215K/yrEvolv Technology is on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. As the Principal Electrical Engineer, you will define the technical direction for complex products and lead a team of engineers to ensure high standards of performance and reliability in design. You will also be responsible for mentoring team members and contributing to the technology roadmap.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Intrusion DetectionMachine LearningPhysical Security
Hiring Manager
Brittney Scianna
Responsibilities
Establish working relationships across Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Support, and Field Service
Develop a full understanding of Evolv's products, workflows, and hardware development roadmap
Participate in product builds at Contract Manufacturing partners and observe at least one customer installation
Provide initial peer review feedback on active hardware designs, highlighting top technical risks
Become recognized as the primary technical authority for complex electrical engineering challenges
Lead design work on high-priority projects, delivering solutions to critical technical problems
Partner with quality and manufacturing to improve product yield and reliability through targeted design changes
Conduct and lead schematic and printed circuit board design reviews, reducing production risk
Ensure product requirements are consistently met without costly late-stage changes
Set and maintain technical standards for electrical engineering across all projects
Deliver measurable contributions to key program milestones and the technology roadmap
Implement at least two process or tool improvements that shorten design cycles or improve product quality
Mentor and coach team members, raising overall technical capability
Close identified gaps in design-for-manufacturing, design-for-test, and design-for-serviceability practices, reducing lifecycle costs
Work across engineering functions to architect, design, and help direct the execution of assigned projects
Work cross-functionally (product, manufacturing, regulatory, service and quality) to develop system architecture, specifications, verification testing, and troubleshooting
Work within engineering to translate product requirements (PRDs) into design specifications for assigned projects
Hands-on design of electronics that successfully integrate with electromechanical and software subsystems
Mastery in contemporary tools for simulation, CAD, analysis, and documentation
Contribute to detailed electrical and firmware design, including analog, digital, power supply, power electronics, timing and PLLs, and low-noise PCB design
Create and maintain test protocols for design verification and validation activities as required
Oversee the execution of testing to prescribed protocols, documenting results and creating final reports for assigned projects
Create and maintain a traceability matrix between requirements, design, specifications, and testing for assigned projects
Work with the Product Management team to define and execute system integration activities and usability studies within projects
Prepare, present, and participate in comprehensive technical and/or design reviews
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in RF, mixed-signal, digital, and low-noise PCB design
Ability to define the technical direction for complex products
Experience mentoring a team of engineers
Capability to solve complex electrical engineering challenges
Experience in leading design work on high-priority projects
Ability to partner with quality and manufacturing to improve product yield and reliability
Experience conducting and leading schematic and printed circuit board design reviews
Ability to ensure product requirements are consistently met
Experience in hands-on design of electronics that integrate with electromechanical and software subsystems
Mastery in contemporary tools for simulation, CAD, analysis, and documentation
Experience in detailed electrical and firmware design, including analog, digital, power supply, power electronics, timing and PLLs
Ability to create and maintain test protocols for design verification and validation activities
Experience overseeing the execution of testing to prescribed protocols
Ability to create and maintain a traceability matrix between requirements, design, specifications, and testing
Experience working with Product Management to define and execute system integration activities
Ability to prepare, present, and participate in comprehensive technical and/or design reviews
Benefits
Equity as part of your total compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
Subscription to Calm
Company
Evolv Technology
Evolv Technology an AI-enabled touchless security screening system that uses digital sensors and artificial intelligence to detect threats.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.32MKey Investors
MidCap FinancialSilicon Valley BankStanley Ventures
2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2022-12-21Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2021-12-27Convertible Note
Leadership Team
John Kedzierski
Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director
Anil Chitkara
Co-Founder, Chief Growth Officer
Recent News
2025-11-14
2025-11-07
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