K1 Program Engineer
About Knightscope
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) is a security technology company building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force — autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and elite security professionals operating as one integrated managed service. The Company is on a mission to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. One Team. One Force.
Knightscope is seeking a hands-on, technically proficient Program Engineer to own the K1 stationary product family — the K1 Hemisphere, K1 Tower, K1 Blue Light Tower, K1 Blue Light E-Phone, K1 Call Box, and K1 Retrofit Kit — in production and in the field, while supporting new product development for the next generation K1 Retrofit Kit, K1 Capsule and K1 Super Towers. You will be the day-to-day product, program, and technical owner for these lines, reporting to the K1/H1 Chief Program Engineer. This is a rare opportunity to help overhaul the nation's public safety and security infrastructure with a mission-driven team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Knightscope Headquarters) – on-site
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the single point of accountability for all technical aspects of the K1 stationary product family in production and in the field.
- Lead new product development for the next generation K1 Retrofit Kit – from concept through validation, regulatory approvals, and production ramp – including integration with the Knightscope Signals platform.
- Support K1 Capsule and K1 Super Tower product development efforts.
- Own product quality, reliability, and field performance across deployed units nationwide – including installation standards, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective action.
- Manage program schedules, build complexity, technical risks, design reviews, BOM cost targets, and technical program documentation.
- Work closely with supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure cost, quality, reliability, cybersecurity, and scalability targets are met.
- Serve as the technical resource for marketing, sales, and service – site requirements, specification reviews, proposal support, and technical escalations.
- Maintain a hands-on approach to problem-solving, from root cause analysis to complex system integration troubleshooting.
- Drive continuous improvement in product capabilities, manufacturability, installations, and field performance.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
- 5+ years of experience in product development, sustaining engineering, or program engineering across emergency communications, life-safety systems, telecommunications, IoT platforms, or electromechanical systems.
- Solid understanding of outdoor-rated, field-deployed devices – enclosures, power (AC, solar, PoE), cellular and VoIP communications, remote management, and cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience building, validating, and supporting integrated hardware platforms in production.
- Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (UL, FCC, ADA, NFPA, and campus life-safety requirements) is a strong plus.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and decision-making under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment with minimal supervision.
- US citizenship is required for this position.
COMPENSATION
- Base salary range: $130,000 – $160,000, depending on experience and qualifications
- Stock option grant
- Performance bonus
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and more
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.