Principal Engineer, Wireless Solutions

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Allegion is looking for a passionate Principal Engineer, Wireless Solutions to work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of 12,000+ employees, representing 30+ brands (including Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN) focused on safety, security and access management. You’ll work on solutions that will enable seamless access and help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure where they work, live and thrive.

As Principal Engineer, Wireless Solutions, you will build and lead a cross‑functional team focused on pushing the boundaries of wireless technology for secure, power‑efficient, and high‑performance access control systems. You will drive the development of industry‑leading wireless hardware and firmware, pioneering algorithms, comprehensive testing frameworks, and rigorous real‑world validation protocols—positioning Allegion as a leader in wireless applications across multiple markets.

Hybrid:
Allegion offers a dynamic hybrid work model that combines in‑person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details for this role.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work‑life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Allegion’s wireless technology program in alignment with business objectives.
• Technologies:
  Expertise in wireless technologies and protocols in embedded systems (ultra‑wideband, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, etc.).
• Technical Oversight:
  Guide the design and implementation of wireless hardware and firmware, antenna systems, low‑power architectures, and secure communication protocols.
• Algorithm Innovation:
  Oversee the development of advanced localization, intent detection, and sensor fusion algorithms; manage formal projects for custom tool creation.
• Data Management & Analysis:
  Establish robust data collection frameworks and pipelines to capture, process, and analyze sensor data from the field; leverage insights to optimize algorithm performance and validate system accuracy.
• Standards & Compliance:
  Experience in standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices; engage with standards bodies and consortia.
• Testing & Validation:
  Establish rigorous testing frameworks, including automated and real‑world test environments; drive security, beta, and use‑case validation initiatives.
• Infrastructure Development:
  Contribute to the design and operation of a lab equipped for antenna simulation, power analysis, security testing, and automated validation.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Create knowledge‑sharing platforms, feedback loops, and industry monitoring programs to ensure continuous innovation and alignment with market trends.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business units to ensure wireless solutions address real‑world challenges and deliver customer value.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 10+ years’ experience in wireless/RF technology development, with a strong background in UWB, Wi‑Fi, radar, and/or secure communication systems.
• Proven leadership experience in building and managing high‑performing technical teams.
• Expertise in RF hardware design, signal processing, embedded firmware and systems, and security protocols.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, standards development, and industry engagement (e.g., FCC, IEEE, CSA, FiRa).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement…