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Our premium, effortless modular smart lighting solutions make it easy for builders and homeowners to offer affordable luxury-combining beautiful design, effortless installation, and future-ready smart home compatibility.\nKey Responsibilities\nCombine expertise across firmware control systems, advanced sensing algorithms,\ncustom PCBA design, component selection, manufacturing support, and quality\nassurance procedures as integrated development processes rather than separate\nengineering disciplines. Utilize direct customer engagement to guide technical\ndesign decisions ensuring new technologies and features address real-world\ninstallation challenges faced by both professional electricians and DIY consumers.\nImplement user experience validation through prototype testing and iterative\nrefinement based on customer feedback, demonstrating ability to translate technical\ncapabilities into compelling consumer value propositions. Design, implement, and\ndebug embedded firmware for Atmel and STM32 microcontrollers using C\nprogramming language and Eclipse-based IDEs. Develop switch control systems\nrequiring deep understanding of real-time embedded systems, interrupt handling,\nand hardware abstraction layers. Engineer novel sensor systems for complex\nenvironments utilizing firmware-based digital signal processing, analog signal\nconditioning circuits, and algorithm development. Employ Python and Excel for\nprototyping and iterative design optimization of sensing algorithms for consumer\napplications. Architect and implement low-cost communication protocols for\nelectrically connected light switch networks. Integrate rapid electronic prototyping, C\nfirmware development, and dataanalytics infrastructure using Google Sheets for\nfield data collection and real-world algorithm optimization. Conduct comprehensive\nmicrocontroller selection analysis using vendor relationships and technical research.\nDevelop custom drivers and bring up peripheral functionality using C programming,\ntechnical documentation, and AI-assisted development tools such as Claude CLI.\nUtilize Altium Designer for schematic capture, BOM creation, and multi-layer PCB\nlayout design for production consumer electronics at volumes up to 100k per year.\nCollaborate with PCB vendors for prototyping and contract manufacturers for\ndesign-for-manufacturing optimization. Provide on-site and remote manufacturing\nprogramming support, requiring expertise in compilation toolchains, firmware\nflashing procedures, and comprehensive product functionality testing with incoming\nquality controls, in circuit testing and functional circuit testing. Source electronic\ncomponents through vendor relationships and online resources, ensuring\ncompliance with safety standards while optimizing cost and functionality for\nconsumer electronic products. Work with contract manufacturers using PLM\nservices to specify components to be used in production. Design and implement\nrobotic test systems using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python, and C++. Develop\nautomated data collection systems utilizing UART and I2C protocols for sensor data\nextraction and desktop computer integration for analysis and storage. Execute rapid\nde-risking of technical challenges through iterative experimental approaches.\nManage high-uncertainty projects requiring scientific methodology, stakeholder\ncommunication, and drive agile project planning in fast-paced development\nenvironments. Soldering and PCB rework expertise utilized to reduce prototype\ncycles and reduce cost of development. Diagnose electronic and firmware issues\nusing digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and custom\n1605463093.1\n303756133 v1\nmicrocontroller-based diagnostic equipment. Document failure modes, implement\ncorrective actions, and coordinate with external suppliers for issue resolution and\nverification. Create comprehensive technical documentation using Draw.io, Google\nWorkspace suite for internal design communication and external partner\ncollaboration. Prepare patent documentation for novel inventions and conduct\nstructured FMEA analysis to identify and mitigate design.\nEmployer will allow a remote/in-office hybrid work schedule.\nRequirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related. plus 3 years in Embedded\nSystems Development for Lighting and Appliance Controls. Employer will accept\napplicants with any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.\n Expertise in home automation, lighting controls and appliance controls.\n Demonstrated experience in design, analysis, simulation, testing and debugging\nof analog and digital circuits.\n Proficiency in analog circuits, embedded systems, consumer electronics or\nsimilar area.\n Demonstrated experience in design and review of schematics and PCB layout.\n Proficiency in real-time embedded development using C.\n Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and resolving EMI and EMC\nissues.\nWhy Deako\nWork remotely with a passionate, collaborative team shaping the future of smart home technology.\nMake an impact on a fast-growing brand with premium positioning and ambitious growth goals.\nCompetitive compensation and performance-based incentives.\nDeako Lighting Core Values:\nDriven: We are quick learners, innovators, and endlessly curious. We absorb information from diverse sources to continually refine our approach.\nFocused: We tackle challenges one at a time, prioritizing where we can make the most immediate and impactful difference.\nTransparent: We embrace both successes and setbacks. Innovation is born from problem-solving, and we cultivate a trustworthy environment where all issues can be discussed openly.\nRespectful: We engage respectfully at all times, valuing all contributions and challenging ideas constructively.\nTeam-first: Our collective strength fuels our success. We value our community of partners and customers and recognize that our achievements are a result of our collaborative efforts.\nAccountability: Define success, measure results, and hold yourself and your teammates accountable. 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