Principal Engineer, Wireless Solutions

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 worldwide and products sold in 130 countries, we specialise in security around the doorway and beyond. In 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, recognising the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

We are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in‑person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Your specific hybrid details will be provided by the talent acquisition partner.

• Strategic Leadership: develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Allegion’s wireless technology program in alignment with business objectives.
• Technologies: demonstrate 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 localisation, 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 analyse sensor data from the field; leverage insights to optimise algorithm performance and validate system accuracy.
• Standards & Compliance: apply experience with 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 programmes 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 R&D or technology innovation programs.
• Excellent communication, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex software and hardware systems.
• Basic knowledge of C, C++, and Python programming languages.
• In‑office collaboration 4 days a week on average.
• Preferred Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in signal processing or embedded systems.
• Experience productising a broad array of algorithm development.
• Experience productising radar and other sensor and perception algorithms on embedded platforms.
• Experience working with agile development teams.

You’re seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our…