Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer:

Alarm.com is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Hardware) to help lead a cross functional team of technical experts to help drive Alarm.com's product development forward. If you have a B.A., B.S., or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a similar engineering background as well as experience in IoT and multimedia, specifically with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and video augmented by AI products – we want to hear from you! The Senior Project Engineer position is ideal for candidates that want to make an immediate impact on the exciting and rapidly evolving Internet of Things space and work with leading edge innovative Intellectual Property that both exists but often leads to new patents.  

WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR ALARM.COM? 

• Lead a cross functional technical team of Hardware, Software, and Mechanical Engineers to guide products from conception to launch
• In collaboration with the program manager, be responsible for maintaining an end-to-end functional Gantt chart for multiple projects
• Lead daily cross functional project meetings and report out on project status to stakeholders
• Define and measure project milestones, effectively prioritize deliverables, and manage cross-project dependencies to meet delivery goals
• Work across product teams within the organization to stay in sync on product development schedules and priorities
• Manage certification processes including coordination with manufacturing partners, outside labs or internal testing resources
• Anticipates blockers/delays and balances against team priorities.
• Recognize areas for internal improvement by developing and deploying strategies for optimization
• Accountable for all day-to-day technical leadership at any point in a project's lifecycle
• Align teams across the product and technology organization around design trade-offs, requirements, manufacturing, test, release, and validation plans for successful on-time launches
• Identify and control project risk and provide independent risk evaluations/assessments and risks balancing guidance

WHAT DO YOU NEED? 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a similar technical discipline; or equivalent demonstrable experience is required
• Technical background (e.g. hardware development) with advanced knowledge of iOTproducts – preferably cameras 
• 10+ years of experience which should include – experience in electrical hardware engineering roles and demonstrated experience leadingengineering project teams from concept through manufacturing phases  
• Extensive experience launching hardware products
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and mentoring engineers
• Ability to drive cross-functional teams and technical discussions/design reviews
• Be hands-on and wear multiple hats during R&D and prototype phases

COMPANY INFORMATION 

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. Alarm.com was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in 2021 and adds to the meaningful work we do to give property owners peace of mind, help them conserve energy and water, and stay connected to loved ones. We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. 

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package starting on day one of employment including 100% paid medical for employees, a health savings account option with company contribution, waiver allowance, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, paid time off starting at 4 weeks and increasing with tenure and paid maternity/paternity leave.  We offer a casual dress work environment, annual company retreat, gym subsidy, education assistance program, and in-suite bike racks and showers.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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