Director of Sustaining Engineering

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).OverviewDirector 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.ResponsibilitiesTranslate 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.Requirements10-15 years Engineering ExperienceLeadership Experience (minimum 5 years):Embedded systems engineeringIoT engineeringEngineering sustainment and lifecycle supportHands-on development with Nordic nRF52XX SoCsHands-on development with Semtech LR1110Technical SkillsProficiency in C firmware development for embedded systemsProficiency with version control (e.g., Git), Docker, and VPN softwareProficiency in Altium PCB layout for 2- and 4-layer mixed-signal RF boardsStrong understanding of LoRa and Bluetooth protocol stacks, testbeds, and racksExperience with OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware update systemsLeadership & CommunicationProven ability to lead and mentor a small engineering team/contractorsClear written and verbal communication skillsLocation/TravelMust be local to the Washington–Baltimore area, fully remote within the areaOffice located in Annapolis, MDOccasional travel optional (approx. once a year for company-wide meetups)What’s in it for you?Remote first work environment; we offer workplace flexibilityParticipation in company wide discretionary bonus15 days paid time off (prorated)11 paid holidaysMonthly device(s) reimbursementUp to $2500/year reimbursement for eligible education expensesWe 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 futureEmployee Referral BonusCharitable Program Match #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17