Principal Mechanical Engineer

About SimpliSafe

Were a hightech home security company thats passionate about protecting the life youve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And weve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career youre building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We dont just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.

Were embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our stateoftheart office on two core days typically Tuesday and Wednesday to work together in person and teams can choose where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.

Why are we hiring

Well were growing and thriving. So we need smart talented and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.

What Youll Do

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to help lead the mechanical design and development of our innovative directtoconsumer product which integrates hardware software and firmware components. In this role you will be responsible for driving product design from concept through production ensuring the highest standards of performance reliability and manufacturability. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding the customer and delivering outstanding user experiences an expert grasp of mechanical systems and experience working with consumer hardware products.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the mechanical design analysis and development of consumer hardware products focusing on performance durability and aesthetics.
• Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams and in particular acting as a conduit between industrial design product management and engineering.
• Drive the product development process from earlystage concept through prototyping testing and production to ensure products meet quality cost and schedule targets.
• Utilize 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks Creo) to develop mechanical models assemblies and detailed drawings.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to ensure mechanical integrity thermal performance and manufacturability.
• Oversee prototype development and testing including designing test plans to validate product performance and resolve issues.
• Lead design reviews and work closely with suppliers and global manufacturing partners to optimize the design for mass production.
• Stay current with emerging technologies materials and manufacturing processes to inform product design and innovation.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers helping them to develop their skills and advance their careers.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8 years of mechanical engineering experience with at least 5 years working on consumer products.
• Proven experience leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems from concept to mass production.
• Expertise in CAD tools (SolidWorks Creo) and familiarity with simulation tools (e.g. FEA CFD).
• Strong understanding of materials science manufacturing processes (injection molding die casting stamping CNC machining) and DFM principles.
• Experience partnering closely with industrial designers to balance aesthetics with mechanical function and manufacturability.
• Experience working together with product management to understand the why and to be the voice of the customer.
• Proven ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams manage project timelines and deliver highquality products on time.
• Experience vetting and working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Excellent problemsolving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively to resolve technical challenges.
• Strong communication EQ and leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor junior engineers.

What Values Youll Share

• Customer Obsessed Building deep empathy for our customers putting them at the core of our work and developing strong longterm relationships with them.
• Aim High Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego Maintaining a no job too small attitude and an open inclusive and humble style.
• One Team Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
• Lean & Nimble Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of a position or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact