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Are you passionate about bringing complex products to life—from concept through manufacturing? At Evolv, we’re transforming public safety with advanced detection systems, and we're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can help us push the boundaries of what's possible. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in designing and optimizing innovative electrical systems that power our industry-leading security technology. You'll contribute to major initiatives across R&D, guiding critical design decisions and solving challenging technical problems. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on complexity, enjoys mentoring junior engineers, and is energized by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, both on the product and the world around us. 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: Become a trusted and visible member of the hardware team, quickly building rapport with partners across Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech Support, and Field Service. Participate hands-on in product builds at our contract manufacturers, gaining firsthand experience with our supply chain and test processes. Attend a system installation at a customer site to better understand harsh environments and real-world system integration. Learn Evolv's hardware development lifecycle, documentation systems, and cross-functional workflows to integrate smoothly with the team. Contribute meaningfully to peer reviews and roadmap discussions, offering fresh perspectives and identifying potential technical risks early. Within 3 months, you will: Establish yourself as a technical lead on key development projects, independently solving complex problems and owning major design blocks. Partner with QA and manufacturing to analyze yield and field data, identify root causes, and implement hardware improvements that enhance reliability and reduce returns. Elevate design quality through rigorous schematic and layout reviews, contributing critical feedback that improves robustness and manufacturability. Drive tighter collaboration across functions, serving as a bridge between engineering, operations, and service teams to improve feedback loops and accelerate issue resolution. By the end of the first year, you will: Be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Engineering across the organization, and consulted for technical decisions, design trade-offs, and mentoring. Deliver measurable improvements to hardware system performance, cost, and reliability across multiple product lines. Improve efficiency through design automation and toolchain improvements that streamline development and reduce cycle times. Identify process and tooling gaps in hardware development, proposing and piloting solutions that raise the overall maturity of the hardware organization. Help shape Evolv’s next generation of products by guiding architecture, evaluating emerging technologies, and influencing long-term R&D direction. 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. Translate product requirements (PRDs) into design specifications for assigned projects. Design electronics that successfully integrate with electromechanical and software subsystems. Utilize 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. Oversee testing execution, document results, and produce final reports. Maintain traceability matrices linking requirements, design, and testing. Collaborate with Product Management on system integration activities and usability studies. Participate in technical and design reviews. Leadership and Team Structure
You will join the R&D team, report to the Electrical Engineering Manager, and collaborate with over 60 experts committed to our mission. Our leadership fosters a culture of doing the right thing, putting people first, owning results, winning together, and being bold and curious. You will be supported by leaders who set a clear vision, foster collaboration, and empower your growth. Location
This role is based in Waltham, MA, with flexibility for remote work some days. Compensation and Benefits
The salary range is $119,000 – $191,000, with additional bonuses, equity, and benefits. Compensation depends on skills, experience, education, and location. We adhere to pay transparency laws and will share specific details during the hiring process. Our benefits include: Equity Medical, dental, and vision insurance FSA 401(k) with company match Unlimited vacation Stipend for perks and benefits Tuition reimbursement Subscription to Calm Our Values and Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. If accommodations are needed, contact us at
careers@evolvtechnology.com .
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Are you passionate about bringing complex products to life—from concept through manufacturing? At Evolv, we’re transforming public safety with advanced detection systems, and we're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can help us push the boundaries of what's possible. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in designing and optimizing innovative electrical systems that power our industry-leading security technology. You'll contribute to major initiatives across R&D, guiding critical design decisions and solving challenging technical problems. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on complexity, enjoys mentoring junior engineers, and is energized by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, both on the product and the world around us. 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: Become a trusted and visible member of the hardware team, quickly building rapport with partners across Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech Support, and Field Service. Participate hands-on in product builds at our contract manufacturers, gaining firsthand experience with our supply chain and test processes. Attend a system installation at a customer site to better understand harsh environments and real-world system integration. Learn Evolv's hardware development lifecycle, documentation systems, and cross-functional workflows to integrate smoothly with the team. Contribute meaningfully to peer reviews and roadmap discussions, offering fresh perspectives and identifying potential technical risks early. Within 3 months, you will: Establish yourself as a technical lead on key development projects, independently solving complex problems and owning major design blocks. Partner with QA and manufacturing to analyze yield and field data, identify root causes, and implement hardware improvements that enhance reliability and reduce returns. Elevate design quality through rigorous schematic and layout reviews, contributing critical feedback that improves robustness and manufacturability. Drive tighter collaboration across functions, serving as a bridge between engineering, operations, and service teams to improve feedback loops and accelerate issue resolution. By the end of the first year, you will: Be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Engineering across the organization, and consulted for technical decisions, design trade-offs, and mentoring. Deliver measurable improvements to hardware system performance, cost, and reliability across multiple product lines. Improve efficiency through design automation and toolchain improvements that streamline development and reduce cycle times. Identify process and tooling gaps in hardware development, proposing and piloting solutions that raise the overall maturity of the hardware organization. Help shape Evolv’s next generation of products by guiding architecture, evaluating emerging technologies, and influencing long-term R&D direction. 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. Translate product requirements (PRDs) into design specifications for assigned projects. Design electronics that successfully integrate with electromechanical and software subsystems. Utilize 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. Oversee testing execution, document results, and produce final reports. Maintain traceability matrices linking requirements, design, and testing. Collaborate with Product Management on system integration activities and usability studies. Participate in technical and design reviews. Leadership and Team Structure
You will join the R&D team, report to the Electrical Engineering Manager, and collaborate with over 60 experts committed to our mission. Our leadership fosters a culture of doing the right thing, putting people first, owning results, winning together, and being bold and curious. You will be supported by leaders who set a clear vision, foster collaboration, and empower your growth. Location
This role is based in Waltham, MA, with flexibility for remote work some days. Compensation and Benefits
The salary range is $119,000 – $191,000, with additional bonuses, equity, and benefits. Compensation depends on skills, experience, education, and location. We adhere to pay transparency laws and will share specific details during the hiring process. Our benefits include: Equity Medical, dental, and vision insurance FSA 401(k) with company match Unlimited vacation Stipend for perks and benefits Tuition reimbursement Subscription to Calm Our Values and Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. If accommodations are needed, contact us at
careers@evolvtechnology.com .
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