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Principal Electrical EngineerEvolv Technology • Waltham, MA, United States
Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Evolv Technology • Waltham, MA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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$170,000.00 / yr - $200,000.00 / yr

The Elevator Pitch

As Evolv's Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll define the technical direction for our most complex products. You'll be the organization's top electrical engineering authority, trusted to solve problems no one else can, and to make high impact design decisions that shape our technology roadmap. You'll lead by example, mentoring a team of talented engineers, raising the technical bar, and ensuring every design meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Your deep expertise in RF, mixed-signal, digital, and low-noise PCB design will guide the development of systems that push the boundaries of innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers. If you excel at seeing the big picture while diving into the most intricate technical challenges, and you're also ready to have a direct, visible impact on our products and our business, then this is your role.

Success in the Role : What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

In the first 30 days, you will :

  • 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.

Within 3 months, you will :

  • Become recognized asthe 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.
  • By the end of the first year, you will :

  • 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.
  • The Work : What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

  • 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.
  • What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?

    You will join the R&D team, be a key member of the Electrical Engineering team, and report to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The R&D organization comprises more than 60 dedicated developers and managers with deep expertise who are always willing to help. Leadership at Evolv lives our values : doing the right thing, putting people first, owning results, winning together, and being bold while staying curious. You'll be supported by leaders who set a clear vision, foster collaboration, and empower you to do your best work.

    Compensation and Transparency Statement

    The base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000 - $215,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

    In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

    During the hiring process, your recruiter will share :

  • The specific salary range for your preferred location
  • A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings
  • Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay
  • We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.

    Where is the role located?

    Thisrole is based in Waltham, MA, with flexibility in being remote some days

    Benefits

    At Evolv, we're on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who :

  • Do the right thing, always;
  • Put people first'
  • Own it;
  • Win together; and continue to
  • Be bold, stay curious.
  • When you join Evolv, you'll not only work with cutting-edge technology but also enjoy competitive benefits that support your well-being, and personal growth.

    Our Benefits Include :

  • Equity as part of your total compensation package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
  • Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
  • Subscription to Calm
  • Evolv Technology ("Evolv") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

    Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.

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