K1 Program Engineer

Salary: $130,000 $160,000 DOE

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.