Wireless & Sensors Manager

Overview

Pyronix is a world-leading manufacturer of electronic security equipment for use in residential, commercial and industrial applications in the intruder alarm market. We design a wide range of multi-award-winning wired and wireless intruder alarm solutions, utilising market-leading technologies developed exclusively by our in-house R&D team
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The Job:

To define, design, create and maintain Pyronix wireless systems and sensor products, including wireless protocols, software layers and hardware blocks. This encompasses existing legacy and next generation designs. Provide technical leadership for the wireless and sensors team. Assist HoRnD with resource planning and managing the workload, manage the team in relation to their training and development needs, KPI’s, recruitment, holidays and other admin management activities.

• Act as a Manager for the wireless and sensor team to ensure clarity on technical solution direction, individual scope of work/task allocation and priorities.
• Act as a Technical Lead by creating innovative & suitable product & technology ideas, conduct internal brainstorming sessions to ensure the best technical solutions is being recommended and act as SME to the wider R&D/Engineering Team.
• Design and architect scalable wireless networks, evaluate and select appropriate wireless protocols
• Define standards for sensor hardware selection, and oversee technical architecture and assist with design making
• Foster a problem solving mind-set, welcome all relevant problems with a “can do” attitude, and provide solutions both internally to the R&D/Engineering Team, and to other external business departments such as: QA, Technical Support, Sales, Supply Chain and Product Management.
• Implement robust security protocols and ensure all wireless deployments comply with local and international regulations and standards.
• Provide assistance as a subject matter expert during concept development and attend any related meetings
• Consider installation, customer requirements, production and manufacturing methods during the design process
• Work with the Head of R&D and the Programme Manager to drive efficient communication, process adherence, and stakeholder engagement.

• Minimum of HND Level education in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a related field. 3+ years of experience in wireless networking, IoT infrastructure/embedded systems.
• Programming Skills – does not need to be programming in the current position, but recent experience and visible past projects would be beneficial to any application
• Strong Project Management abilities, capable of managing multiple deployments simultaneously.
• Ability to explain complex technical RF concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Have an excellent work ethic and be self-motivated.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a “hands-on” approach to troubleshooting.
• Microsoft Office advanced competence – Word;
  PowerPoint;
  Excel required
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships, ability to work as part of a team
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in wireless networking, IoT infrastructure or embedded systems with relevant programming skills.
• Previous experience working in Intruder Alarm Industry.
• Experience in designing a proprietary radio system.
• Practical experience or strong familiarity with CE compliance for wireless products.
• Familiar with Product Testing, most specifically “walk testing”
• Experience working in mature SME environment.
• Sub GHz SRD wireless experience (Lora, Z-Wave, Zig Bee, Sigfox etc)
• Experience in sensor design including hardware, software, mechanics and optics.
• A valid passport and ability to attain working visas in operating regions.

Full JD:

Department: R&D

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Closing Date: 08/03/2026