Knightscope

Chief Program Engineer (IoT)

Sunnyvale, California · Exec

No sponsorship$150k-$180kDetected 33 days ago

CybersecuritySupply ChainEmbedded SystemsVoIPLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

The Company combines autonomous machines, advanced software, and human expertise to help protect people, property, and critical infrastructure.
You will serve as the product, program, engineering, and technical focal point for all ECD products in production and in the field, while leading new product development for the next generation Retrofit Kit.
Given the importance of the program, you will report directly to the CEO.

Lead new product development for the next generation Retrofit Kit - from concept through validation, regulatory approvals, and production ramp - including integration with the Knightscope Signals platform.
Lead cross-disciplinary engineering efforts to deliver program milestones.
Own product quality, reliability, and field performance across deployed units nationwide - including installation standards, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective action.
Manage program schedules, build complexity, technical risks, design reviews, BOM cost targets, and technical program documentation.
Serve as the technical resource for marketing, sales, and service - site requirements, specification reviews, proposal support, and technical escalations.
Maintain a hands-on approach to problem-solving, from root cause analysis to complex system integration troubleshooting.
Drive continuous innovation to improve ECD product capabilities, manufacturability, installations, and field performance.
Mentor and develop junior engineering talent as the program and company scale.
Knightscope is a security technology company building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force.
Knightscope is seeking a highly driven, hands-on, and technically proficient Chief Program Engineer to lead the Emergency Communication Device (ECD) product line - the Blue Light Tower, Blue Light Emergency Phone, Call Box, and Retrofit Kit.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment with minimal supervision.
US citizenship is required for this position.
10+ years of experience leading product development or engineering programs across emergency communications, life-safety systems, telecommunications, IoT platforms, smart city infrastructure, or large-scale electromechanical systems.
Deep understanding of system architecture for outdoor-rated, field-deployed devices - enclosures, power (AC, solar, PoE), cellular and VoIP communications, remote management, and cybersecurity.
Hands-on experience building and validating integrated hardware platforms from prototype through production.
Exceptional organizational and leadership skills, with proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a startup environment.
Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and decision-making under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in engineering required
Master's degree preferred.
Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (UL, FCC, ADA, NFPA, and campus life-safety requirements) is a strong plus.

Base salary range: $150,000 - $180,000, depending on experience and qualifications
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Knightscope's long-term mission is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world.

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