Vice President, Research & Development
Vice President, Research & Development
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Continuously ranked as one of South Carolinas Best Places to Work AMAROK (formerly known as Electric Guard Dog) is the Nations leader in security industry and the Ultimate Perimeter Security. Our unique and technically advanced electric fence reliably stops theft and other criminal activity by guarding our customers property and assets 24/7.
Job Summary
We are seeking a visionary Research and Development leader to architect the next generation of AMAROKs infrastructure and perimeter defense offerings. This executive will be instrumental in leading all R&D efforts from driving innovation and identifying emerging technologies to delivering technically sound customercentric solutions. The VP of R&D will be charged with both enhancing our existing product line and pioneering new solutions in areas like intelligent gate systems smart sensors advanced deterrent technologies and AIenabled platforms working collaboratively across the company to build our research capabilities and evolve our technological foundation.
The ideal candidate will define and execute a longterm strategic roadmap exploring growth in areas including gate access and robotics while enhancing core products. By leading a highperforming team and leveraging data insights this individual will drive impactful solutions strengthening AMAROKs market leadership and addressing evolving customer requirements. Success involves a clear R&D roadmap tangible improvements in product reliability and usability a robust innovation pipeline reduced customer issues and optimized product development cycle. This position is based in Columbia SC.
Your Impact
- Spearhead the full R&D lifecycle for AMAROKs security products from identifying market pain points to delivering groundbreaking solutions through design prototyping and rigorous testing.
- Build and lead a highperforming engineering team fostering a culture of innovation rapid iteration and unwavering quality.
- Pioneer nextgeneration security solutions including advanced gate access radar autonomous robotics and costeffective fencing for diverse applications.
- Drive innovation in materials science and integrated technologies overseeing the development and testing of novel components to enhance product performance durability and safety.
- Translate customer insights and market intelligence into actionable product requirements and strategic development priorities for impactful marketleading solutions.
- Drive operational excellence in R&D by managing budgets timelines and resources while diligently monitoring progress mitigating risks and tracking key performance metrics.
- Integrate the latest smart technologies including IoT and AI to develop intelligent security systems with superior monitoring proactive deterrence intuitive user experiences and streamlined service efficiency.
- Champion usercentric design principles ensuring AMAROKs solutions are technically superior easy to install and service and costeffective for customers.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with technology vendors academic institutions and startups to explore emerging technologies and accelerate the delivery of transformative security solutions.
- Architect a seamlessly integrated security ecosystem ensuring current and future AMAROK products work harmoniously with other security innovations.
- Revolutionize core electric perimeter fence solutions by collaborating to enhance material and component designs for unparalleled strength and adaptability.
- Harness datadriven insights to continuously monitor product utilization identify optimization areas and drive R&D initiatives for enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Stay at the forefront of the security industry by conducting market research analyzing competition and proactively identifying emerging trends.
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Industrial or related).
- Masters degree in engineering Technology Management or Business (MBA) is preferred.
- 10 years in engineering product development or technical innovation leadership (security industrial or connected hardware preferred).
- Proven experience managing R&D or engineering teams.
- Ability to excel in a customercentric product development with strong crossfunctional collaboration and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of product development lifecycle and research methodologies with a track record of successful product launches.
- Datadriven with strong analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Why chose AMAROK for your next career endeavor AMAROK is driven by our companies core values and we strive to facilitate a greater sense of purpose in our career opportunities.
- Health Benefits (Medical Dental & Vision)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Short & Longterm disability
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (Section 125)
- Matching 401K retirement plan
- Career advancement
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous PTO
Annual Compensation Range:$175000 $180000. Compensation is determined based on competitive market data experience skillset and geographical location.
See what our employees have to say about working for AMAROK! recruiting experience is digital! AMAROK is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to age race color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status.
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