Design Engineer

Design Engineer (Speed Products)
Kustom Signals, Inc. – Engineering Department

Kustom Signals has been proudly serving law enforcement agencies with quality technology for more than 60 years. We believe that quality matters at every touchpoint; from the experienced consultancy of our global sales team, to the reliability of our products, and all the way to the extra-care of our customer support team.

As an employee-owned (ESOP) company, every team member plays a direct role in our success. We offer a strong benefits package, an educational assistance program, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful technology that supports public safety professionals across the globe.

Position Summary:
The Design Engineer is responsible for researching, designing, developing, testing, and supporting the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, and systems for commercial, industrial, and law enforcement applications. This role focuses on designing hardware and software for both new and existing products, with an emphasis on embedded systems used in radar and lidar technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the research and development of technologies required for Kustom Signals to sustain or improve its competitiveness in radar and lidar-related products
• Assist in analyzing and responding to Marketing’s product requirements by helping establish hardware and software design criteria
• Design, develop, analyze, and document product designs that meet functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements
• Contribute to project teams throughout the product development process, supporting schedules, task completion, and progress tracking
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales to resolve issues related to product design, specifications, and materials
• Stay current with emerging electronic engineering technologies and advancements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment to be Used:
Computers, telephones, development systems, engineering software, and test equipment

Physical Demands:
• Sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, and reach
• Drive a car or SUV during day or night hours
• Specific vision abilities require close vision and the ability to focus
• Travel within the United States via car or airplane
• Frequently lift up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to sixty (60) pounds, with assistance when appropriate

Mental Demands:
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information to customers and employees within the organization

Working Conditions:
• Quiet, temperature-controlled, typical office environment
• Standard work schedule of eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Travel:
Occasional travel to customer sites via car or airplane

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Benefits:
• Benefits are available on the first day of employment
• Company-sponsored life and short-term disability insurance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account when paired with a high-deductible medical plan
• 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 4%
• 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after meeting eligibility requirements
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Personal or Discretionary (Sick), and ten (10) paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses
• Climate-controlled work environment
• Consistent weekday schedules provide an exceptional work-life balance

Why Join Kustom Signals?
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Educational assistance program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive, mission-driven culture where your work truly matters

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Two (2) or more years of hardware and/or firmware experience in electronic product design, including coursework, internship, or hands-on experience with circuit design

Skills:

Required:
• Proficiency using troubleshooting and general electrical engineering tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, schematic design tools, and PCB layout software
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in product design and production
• Understanding of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, schematics, drawings, and models
• Ability to design and develop hardware and/or firmware for embedded systems
• Ability to source and evaluate components to meet electrical engineering design requirements
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including critical thinking and analytical reasoning
• Understanding of embedded systems architecture, bus structures, and communication protocols including serial, USB, and wireless networking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Desirable:
• Project management experience, including task planning, scheduling, and requirements documentation
• Knowledge of signal processing principles and DSP programming
• Experience with radar, laser, microwave, digital, or RF design, including simulation, schematics, PCB layout, and evaluation
• Knowledge of lidar and opto-electronic design principles
• Experience developing Windows or Android applications for product support
• Exposure to project coordination and development processes