--- title: 'Hardware Engineering Technician at ButterflyMX' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/hardware-engineering-technician-butterflymx-irvine-yw4w4t22q00n' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-19' --- # Hardware Engineering Technician at ButterflyMX - **Company:** ButterflyMX - **Location:** Irvine, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-19 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/butterflymx/0e377112-e3b2-41cd-8bc5-c5450d6ab2e7 ## Job description ## Our Mission ButterflyMX is on a mission to empower people to automate property access, operations, and security from a single platform. Our products are installed in more than 20,000+ multifamily, commercial, gated communities, and student-housing properties worldwide, including properties developed, owned, and managed by the most trusted names in real estate. Our features are designed for developers, owners, property managers, and tenants and our products lower operating costs and improve tenant satisfaction. Our Solution Developers and owners no longer need to run building wiring or install in-unit hardware. Property managers can grant building access, revoke permissions, and review entry logs from an online dashboard. Residents can open doors from their smartphones, issue visitor access, and see who is trying to enter the building. Our Culture & Values Fantastic people are the key to our success. As a distributed, primarily remote workforce, we’re looking for more intelligent, passionate, collaborative, ai-forward, and down-to-earth individuals to join our growing team. We’re driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, grounded in our core values: We delight our customers, We take ownership, We are a community of collaborators, We speak up, We think big and do small, and We are tenacious. ## Role Overview At ButterflyMX, reliable hardware is essential to delivering a dependable access control experience for our customers. We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Engineering Technician to support the Hardware Engineering and Hardware Operations teams across product assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, failure analysis, quality validation, supplier quality documentation, and engineering test execution. This role sits at the practical intersection of electronics, hardware validation, manufacturing operations, field reliability, and quality improvement. The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with electronic assemblies, intercoms, access control devices, readers, controllers, wireless hardware, test fixtures, cables, power supplies, sensors, and production or prototype hardware. The Hardware Engineering Technician will help build and test engineering prototypes, execute defined test procedures, document results clearly, troubleshoot failed products, perform repairs where appropriate, support RMA and field-failure investigations, assist with quality and reliability testing, and help document supplier quality audits and corrective actions. This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, technically curious, and capable of turning test observations into clear, useful engineering and operations documentation. This role is ideal for someone with strong standard electronics technician skills, good lab discipline, practical troubleshooting instincts, and the ability to work across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Support, and external suppliers. ## Responsibilities - Assemble, Configure, and Prepare Hardware - Assemble, modify, and configure prototype and production hardware. - Perform soldering, wiring, labeling, fixture setup, and rework. - Track serial numbers, revisions, configurations, and build status. - Execute Testing, Validation, and Reliability Support - Perform electrical, functional, environmental, and reliability testing. - Support EVT, DVT, PVT, pilot, and production readiness testing. - Record measurements, anomalies, photos, logs, and pass/fail results. - Troubleshoot, Analyze, and Repair Failed Products - Diagnose failed assemblies, field returns, and intermittent hardware issues. - Investigate electrical, mechanical, thermal, installation, and manufacturing failures. - Document root cause, repair actions, and final disposition. - Support Quality, Supplier, and Corrective Action Processes - Support inspections, supplier audits, quality reviews, and defect investigations. - Document findings, defects, containment actions, and corrective actions. - Verify supplier, production, and engineering corrective-action effectiveness. - Maintain Lab, Fixtures, Equipment, and Documentation - Maintain safe, organized, ESD-compliant lab and test areas. - Set up, track, and maintain tools, fixtures, and equipment. - Create work instructions, test procedures, checklists, and repair guides. - Partner Across Engineering and Operations - Support Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Support teams. - Assist prototype builds, pilot builds, supplier evaluations, and investigations. - Communicate findings, risks, blockers, and recommended next steps. - Solve Practical Problems with Ownership and Tenacity - Diagnose ambiguous issues across hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and installation. - Escalate problems with evidence, data, and proposed actions. - Own assigned builds, tests, investigations, documentation, and repairs ## Requirements - Hands-on electronics technician experience in engineering, manufacturing, test, repair, quality, or lab environments. - Ability to read schematics, drawings, work instructions, test procedures, and basic mechanical documentation. - Working knowledge of PCBs, components, cables, connectors, power systems, sensors, controllers, and embedded hardware. - Proficiency with standard lab tools, soldering, wiring, rework, inspection, assembly, and repair. - Ability to troubleshoot board, cable, connector, assembly, configuration, and system-level issues. - Strong documentation discipline for test records, repair notes, inspection findings, photos, logs, and issue summaries. - Comfortable with spreadsheets, ticketing systems, shared documentation, test logs, and basic data tools. - Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, ESD-aware, organized, independent, and collaborative across remote teams. ## Preferred Experience - Experience with access control, intercoms, IoT, embedded electronics, low-voltage systems, wireless devices, or cameras. - Experience supporting EVT, DVT, PVT, pilot builds, production validation, RMAs, supplier quality, or manufacturing test. - Familiarity with RS-485, Wiegand, OSDP, Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, BLE, cellular, relays, and door hardware. - Experience with environmental, thermal, humidity, vibration, ingress, electrical stress, burn-in, or accelerated reliability testing. - Familiarity with IPC workmanship, ESD controls, calibration, nonconforming material, corrective actions, and audit documentation. - Experience with test fixtures, harnesses, adapters, lab setups, production test tools, serial terminals, logs, or firmware loading utilities. ## Compensation The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including budget, skills, experience, location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation, where applicable. ## Benefits - Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans (ButterflyMX covers 80% of the cost) starting day 1 - 401(k) plan with a match - 10 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays - Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (ButterflyMX covers 100% of the cost) - Short and Long Term Disability (ButterflyMX covers 100% of the cost) - Paid Family Leave - Employee Assistance Program - Quarterly self-care stipends - Access to optional benefits including pre-tax flexible healthcare spending accounts (FSA and HSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits, as well as optional Supplemental Life, AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet, and Personal Liability Insurance - And more! ButterflyMX is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. You must have the authorization to work in the US to become an employee. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates and employees. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or the recruiting process, please let our recruiting team know. ## About ButterflyMX ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ButterflyMX provides a unified, cloud-based property access and security platform featuring smart video intercoms, access control, and security cameras for multi-tenant buildings. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D funded) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Cyrus Claffey, Mathew Knoff, Kunal Shah, Ivan Mihalj ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Property Technology (PropTech), Access Control & Security, Software Development - **Target customers**: B2B — Property owners, managers, and developers of multifamily housing, commercial office buildings, student housing, senior living, gated communities, HOAs/condos, and industrial properties. - **Mission**: To enable people to automate property access, operations, and security from a single platform. ## Products & Services - **Video Intercoms**: Cloud-connected, smartphone-powered intercom systems that allow residents and staff to see and speak with visitors and grant access remotely. - **Access Control**: A unified platform to manage and automate entry for doors, gates, and elevators from a smartphone or computer. - **Elevator Controls**: Restrict and manage elevator access, integrating with the broader access control system. - **Vehicle Access**: Readers and controls for parking garages and gated communities. - **Package Room**: A system to manage and track package deliveries, integrated directly into the property access platform. - **Security Cameras**: Integrated video surveillance for property-wide security. - **Smart Locks**: Integrations with third-party smart locks to be managed from the same platform. - **QR Code Intercom**: Touchless access via QR codes for visitors and deliveries. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company) - **Key Metric – Total Funding**: $108.5M. - *Funding Rounds*: Angel ($1.8M, 2015), Seed ($2.0M, 2017), Series A ($5.5M, 2018, led by Spencer Rascoff), Series C ($35.0M, 2020, led by Volition Capital), Series D ($50.0M, 2021, led by JMI Equity). - **Key Metric – Revenue**: $23.8M (estimated annual revenue, per LinkedIn/Growjo data). - **Key Metric – Install Base**: Trusted by over 20,000 properties. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: JMI Equity, Volition Capital, Spencer Rascoff (Zillow co-founder). Key integrations include popular property management software (e.g., Yardi, Entrata, AppFolio). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 300+ employees globally, with a 22.1% YoY headcount increase. Operates in 12 countries. Acquired Cloudkeyz (2022) to expand its European presence and capabilities. ## Competitive Advantages - **First-Mover for Smartphone Intercoms**: Created the world's first smartphone-powered video intercom in 2015, establishing brand recognition and market leadership. - **Unified Platform**: Combines video intercoms, access control, elevator controls, vehicle access, package management, and security cameras into a single, intuitive cloud-based system, reducing operational complexity for property managers. - **Ecosystem Integrations**: Deep integrations with the most widely used property management systems (PMS) and access control hardware, creating a sticky, embedded solution. - **Hardware + Software Model**: Designs and manufactures sleek, modern hardware that is paired with powerful, feature-rich software, creating a high-quality user experience and a barrier to entry. - **Large, Established Install Base**: Over 20,000 properties use their system, providing a massive network effect and a wealth of customer data to improve the product. ## Strategic Focus - **Platform Expansion**: Continuing to unify and add capabilities beyond the core intercom (e.g., vehicle access, package rooms, elevator controls) to be the single access layer for an entire property. - **AI Integration**: Actively hiring for a "Director, AI Strategy & Transformation," signaling a push to use AI for predictive maintenance, enhanced security analytics, and smarter visitor management. - **Global Reach**: Expanding its international footprint, particularly in Europe (with a European HQ in Croatia), and growing its team across the US, Canada, and other regions. - **Deepening Integrations**: Building more robust, bi-directional integrations with the broader proptech ecosystem to automate workflows for property managers (e.g., automated move-ins/move-outs, self-guided tours). ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: The company promotes a transparent and flexible culture, with values centered on ownership, tenacity, speaking up, customer-first, big-picture thinking, and collaboration. They describe themselves as "down-to-earth" and collaborative. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Described as a "mostly remote workforce." The company has 4 offices (global HQ in NYC, European HQ in Croatia), but many roles are remote-friendly (e.g., jobs listed as "US Remote"). - **Growth Trajectory**: High growth phase with a 22% YoY headcount increase and an ambitious product roadmap, offering opportunities for career advancement and impact. - **Diverse Team**: A team of 300+ engineers, designers, sales, and marketers from around the world, with operations in 12 countries. - **Perks & Benefits**: Notable perks include a 401(k) match, quarterly stipends for self-care, and a transparent, flexible work environment. ## Sources 1. [butterflymx.com - About](https://butterflymx.com/about/) 2. [butterflymx.com - Careers](https://butterflymx.com/careers/) 3. [linkedin.com - ButterflyMX](https://www.linkedin.com/company/butterflymx) 4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com - ButterflyMX](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/butterflymx) 5. 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