Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Broomfield, CO In Office 4 days/week

Wavelynx seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer with a deep passion for hardware design and a proven track record in RF PCB development. Wavelynx is at the forefront of innovation in electronic access control technologies, and we're searching for a seasoned professional to join our dynamic engineering team. If you thrive on developing tangible hardware products, enjoy a collaborative environment, and are eager to make a significant impact on our cutting-edge solutions, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

As an Electrical Engineer focused on Hardware Product Development at Wavelynx, you will be instrumental in the full life cycle design, development, and testing of state-of-the-art electronic access control hardware. This isn't just about design; it's about pioneering robust hardware solutions that define the future of access security. You will work closely with our product team, providing critical hardware design support from initial concept through production and ongoing manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and testing of new access control hardware products, including controllers, readers, and other IoT devices.
• Architect and design complex multi-layer PCBs, ensuring signal integrity, power integrity, and manufacturability.
• Select and evaluate components, including microcontrollers, power management ICs, communication interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE), and security elements.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for hardware validation and performance verification (DVT, EMI/EMC, environmental testing).
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, mechanical, and product management teams to define product requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of hardware engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including contract manufacturers and component suppliers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in access control, embedded systems, and IoT.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our hardware development processes and methodologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in hardware development, with a focus on embedded systems and low-power electronics.
• Proven experience in a leadership or senior role, with a track record of mentoring and guiding other engineers.
• Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad).
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M), their peripherals, and associated embedded systems design.
• Experience with a variety of communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, RS-485, Wiegand).
• Solid understanding of power supply design, including buck/boost converters and LDOs.
• Experience with RF and wireless technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, RFID).
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the physical security or access control industry.
• Familiarity with security protocols and cryptographic hardware.
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM), design for test (DFT), and cost optimization.
• Knowledge of embedded firmware development in C/C++.
• Experience with product development in an Agile environment.

About Wavelynx:

At Wavelynx, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a significant difference in access control technology. We foster a collaborative work environment where innovation is not just encouraged, but celebrated, and achievements are recognized. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and creating hardware solutions that empower our customers. If you're eager to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will directly contribute to groundbreaking hardware products, we invite you to join our team.

Salary: $150-$200k

Benefits include potential sweet equity for some roles, great rates on company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible plans available, generous retirement with up to 6% 401k match, and holidays, vacation, and sick leave.