Director of Sustaining Engineering
Fast Facts
Join CENTEGIX as the Director of Sustaining Engineering, where you'll lead engineering efforts to enhance the reliability and quality of safety technology solutions for various sectors, including healthcare and education.
Responsibilities: Oversee sustaining engineering efforts, manage engineering contractors, translate technical problems from stakeholders, and collaborate with teams for product lifecycle sustainment.
Skills: Deep technical expertise in embedded systems, IoT engineering, C firmware development, version control, PCB layout, and communication skills.
Qualifications: 10-15 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles; experience with Nordic nRF52XX and Semtech LR1110.
Location: Annapolis, MD, US
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $140,000 - $180,000.
Description
CENTEGIX® is the industry leader in wearable safety technology for healthcare, education, government, and commercial workplaces with nearly 700,000 badges in use. The cloud-based CENTEGIX Safety Platform™ initiates the fastest response time for emergencies, from the everyday to the extreme. Leaders in nearly 15,000 locations nationwide trust CENTEGIX's innovative safety solutions to empower and protect people (every day).
Purpose:
CENTEGIX is seeking a Director of Sustaining Engineering to join our Engineering team in Annapolis, MD. This leader will oversee sustaining efforts for our safety technology platform, guiding a team of experienced engineering contractors to ensure the reliability, quality, and continuous improvement of products already in the field. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills, enabling them to translate business needs into engineering solutions, drive issue resolution, and provide strategic input that shapes future product development.
Position Responsibilities:
- Translate problem sets from non-technical stakeholders into clear, testable engineering scenarios.
- Lead and mentor a team of contractors to diagnose, prioritize, and resolve sustaining bugs and issues.
- Partner with Engineering and Operations leadership to communicate priorities, field metrics, and project timelines.
- Oversee root cause analysis and product lifecycle sustainment strategies to ensure long-term reliability.
- Provide strategic feedback to R&D/Product teams to influence future product design and prevent recurring issues.
Requirements
- 10-15 years Engineering Experience
Leadership Experience (minimum 5 years):
- Embedded systems engineering
- IoT engineering
- Engineering sustainment and lifecycle support
- Hands-on development with Nordic nRF52XX SoCs
- Hands-on development with Semtech LR1110
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in C firmware development for embedded systems
- Proficiency with version control (e.g., Git), Docker, and VPN software
- Proficiency in Altium PCB layout for 2- and 4-layer mixed-signal RF boards
- Strong understanding of LoRa and Bluetooth protocol stacks, testbeds, and racks
- Experience with OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware update systems
Leadership & Communication:
- Proven ability to lead and mentor a small engineering team/contractors
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Location/Travel:
- Must be local to the Washington–Baltimore area, fully remote within the area
- Office located in Annapolis, MD
- Occasional travel optional (approx. once a year for company-wide meetups
What’s in it for you?
- Remote first work environment; we offer workplace flexibility
- Participation in company wide discretionary bonus
- 15 days paid time off(prorated)
- 11 paid holidays
- Monthly device(s) reimbursement
- Up to $2500/year reimbursement for eligible education expenses
- We offer a range of Healthcare plans to meet your needs (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) Plan with 4% employer contribution to help you plan for the future
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Charitable Program Match
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