Senior Staff/Principal Hardware Engineer

Lead solutions to complex mechanical, electrical, and optical hardware challenges for verification devices. Architect next-generation devices, integrate optical components, evaluate sensors and cameras, influence enclosure and component design, coordinate cross-functional work, manage risks and dependencies, monitor program status, and drive projects through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead exploration of novel electro-mechanical components and systems for biometric verification.
• Support workstreams across electrical, mechanical, industrial, product, device software, and industrialization teams.
• Influence mechanical enclosure design using glass, metal, and plastic components.
• Lead optical design and integration involving liquid lenses, RGB/IR cameras, autofocus, and optical filters.
• Evaluate sensors and RGB/IR cameras against security and performance requirements.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, changes, scope, schedule, and resources.
• Monitor program status, identify issues and risks, and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Drive hardware architecture and detailed design for high-volume production devices.
• Lead projects from kickoff through production.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, embedded systems, IoT devices, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a design-related discipline.
• Exceptional hardware architecture and detailed design experience with high-volume production devices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to good design.
• Ability to solve difficult problems and turn incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous inputs into action plans.
• Experience managing projects from kickoff through production.
• Ability to anticipate blockers and navigate them effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Long-term incentive package
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan and match
• Life insurance
• Flexible time off
• Commuter benefits
• Professional development stipend