Fast Facts

Evolv is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop advanced detection systems for public safety. This role involves hands-on design and technical leadership in electrical engineering, aiming to enhance product performance and reliability.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include designing and optimizing electrical systems, leading development projects, conducting testing and validations, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve hardware performance and reliability.

Skills: Candidates should possess proficiency in electrical design, experience with CAD and simulation tools, expertise in analog and digital electronics, and a strong understanding of system architecture and integration.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include significant experience in electrical engineering, familiarity with manufacturing processes, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.

Location: This role is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States with some flexibility for remote work.

Compensation: $119000 - $191000 / Annually

The Elevator Pitch

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 the 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 perspective 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
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.

Where is the role located?

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

Compensation and Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this full-time position is $119,000 – $191,000. 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.

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
Health Savings Account (HSA)
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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