Hardware Product Engineer - Construction IoT (Mid-Level)

About Brickeye

Brickeye transforms construction sites through intelligent IoT technology. Our platform provides real-time visibility, early risk detection, and smart automation that prevent costly damages and delays. From instant safety alerts to predictive analytics that help secure better insurance rates, we're making construction safer, more productive, and data-driven—all while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance.

The Challenge

Construction sites are chaotic environments where a single missed risk signal can mean millions in cost—delays, equipment damage, or worse—someone getting hurt.

At Brickeye, we're building an IoT-enabled technology that turns construction sites into smart, predictive environments. Our physical products are the foundation of this intelligence. We need devices that survive extreme conditions:

• Operating flawlessly in -30°C to +60°C weather.
• Maintaining power efficiency for multi-year battery life in the field.
• Integrating diverse sensors (water, temp, pressure, flow) into a robust, deployable system.

We're looking for an engineer who can move seamlessly from designing a clean CAD model to creating a fully functional, field-ready Product with a stable firmware.

The Engineer We're Looking For

We’re seeking a talented Hardware Product Engineer who thrives on the challenge of bringing complex, ruggedized physical products to life. You will be the critical link between industrial design, mechanical enclosure, and the electronics/firmware that power our intelligent solutions. If you are driven by the impact of creating technology that survives and performs in the harsh reality of a construction site, we’d love to meet you.

💡 Product-Centric Design DNA

• You think holistically about the product lifecycle, from initial industrial design concept to manufacturing mass production.
• You understand the necessary trade-offs between battery life, RF performance, size, and bill-of-materials (BOM) cost.
• You are a hands-on prototyper who can quickly move from a schematic and CAD file to a working proof-of-concept.
• You actively seek feedback from field teams to ruggedize and simplify designs for installation and maintenance.
• Provide post-deployment support and technical guidance, occasionally engaging with field teams and customers during implementation and commissioning.
• Use data analysis (from field returns and test results) to drive design revisions and informed technical decisions.

🔩 Electro-Mechanical Mastery

• Mechanical Design: Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) to design and manage enclosures, mounting systems, and sealants for IP/NEMA-rated products utilizing FEA simulation for validation.
• Electronics & Electrical: Deep understanding of PCB design (schematic capture, layout), component selection, power management (battery-optimized), and antenna integration.
• Embedded Systems: Strong skills in C/C++ for writing stable, resource-efficient firmware on microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M), including RTOS concepts.

⚡ Technical Versatility

• IoT Connectivity: Experience working with wireless protocols (e.g., LoRaWAN, cellular, BLE) and optimizing firmware for reliable, low-power data transmission.
• Testing & Validation: Skilled in developing rigorous test plans for environmental (temperature, ingress), electrical (EMI/EMC, safety), and functional validation.
• Debugging: Expert level in debugging across domains: logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and on-chip firmware debugging.
• Design and build test jigs and fixtures for sensor characterization and automated production testing.

🚀 Startup Agility

• Bias toward action: You manage the entire design process, from component sourcing and prototyping to coordinating with external PCB fabrication and assembly houses.
• DFM/DFA Mindset: You design with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly in mind to ensure products are cost-effective and scalable from the first production run.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You are comfortable working daily with Software Engineers (defining APIs/data contracts) and Product Managers (defining features).
• Manage the supply chain and coordinate with external vendors for component sourcing, quoting (RFQ), and manufacturing.

🤖 AI-First Mindset

• Early adopter: You're already using AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, etc) to do what you couldn’t do before. You are excited more than ever on what you can now accomplish by using the latest AI tools
• Productivity multiplier: You see AI as a force multiplier for engineering excellence, not a replacement for critical thinking
• Continuous experimenter: You actively explore new AI tools and techniques, adapting them to solve real world challenges

Technical Stack & Requirements

Must-Have Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Hardware Product Development (design through production).
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer).
• Expertise in PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCAD, or similar) including multi-layer boards.
• Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers and practical experience with common peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART).
• Experience with low-power design, battery-powered systems, and power consumption optimization.
• Solid experience with a CAD package for mechanical enclosure design and creating detailed engineering drawings.
• Comfortable using lab equipment for bring-up, testing, and debugging.

Strong Plus:

• Active experience with cellular IoT (LTE-M/NB-IoT) and/or LoRaWAN module integration and certification.
• Experience with industrial design principles and creating production files (BOM, Gerber files, assembly drawings).
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and testing processes (e.g., FCC, CE, UL, IP-rated enclosures).
• Experience in a rapid prototyping environment (3D printing, CNC machining coordination).
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, or scripting for hardware validation.
• Familiarity with Linux environments for development and deploying test/utility software.

What Sets You Apart

You're not just looking for another engineering job—you want to solve real problems that matter. You get excited about:

• Seeing your designs transition from a breadboard to a highly durable, mass-produced product.
• Optimizing firmware to pull the last year of life out of a small battery.
• Collaborating daily with software teams, mechanical designers, and field teams.
• Making a traditional industry smarter and safer through tangible, reliable hardware.
• You actively seek and embrace constructive critique of your designs and technical proposals.
• You are a hands-on builder and tester who enjoys fabrication and getting your hands dirty during the prototyping phase.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + equity in a growing construction tech company.
• Hybrid flexibility with our Toronto-based team, with access to our hardware lab and prototyping resources.
• Real impact: Your hardware directly prevents accidents and saves millions of dollars in construction delays.
• Growth opportunities: Join a fast-growing company, deepen your expertise in industrial IoT and startup scaling.
• Collaborative culture: Smart people solving hard problems together.