Electrical Engineer at Deako
Electrical Engineer
About Deako
Deako is redefining the way people experience lighting in their home. 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.
Key Responsibilities
Combine expertise across firmware control systems, advanced sensing algorithms,
custom PCBA design, component selection, manufacturing support, and quality
assurance procedures as integrated development processes rather than separate
engineering disciplines. Utilize direct customer engagement to guide technical
design decisions ensuring new technologies and features address real-world
installation challenges faced by both professional electricians and DIY consumers.
Implement user experience validation through prototype testing and iterative
refinement based on customer feedback, demonstrating ability to translate technical
capabilities into compelling consumer value propositions. Design, implement, and
debug embedded firmware for Atmel and STM32 microcontrollers using C
programming language and Eclipse-based IDEs. Develop switch control systems
requiring deep understanding of real-time embedded systems, interrupt handling,
and hardware abstraction layers. Engineer novel sensor systems for complex
environments utilizing firmware-based digital signal processing, analog signal
conditioning circuits, and algorithm development. Employ Python and Excel for
prototyping and iterative design optimization of sensing algorithms for consumer
applications. Architect and implement low-cost communication protocols for
electrically connected light switch networks. Integrate rapid electronic prototyping, C
firmware development, and dataanalytics infrastructure using Google Sheets for
field data collection and real-world algorithm optimization. Conduct comprehensive
microcontroller selection analysis using vendor relationships and technical research.
Develop custom drivers and bring up peripheral functionality using C programming,
technical documentation, and AI-assisted development tools such as Claude CLI.
Utilize Altium Designer for schematic capture, BOM creation, and multi-layer PCB
layout design for production consumer electronics at volumes up to 100k per year.
Collaborate with PCB vendors for prototyping and contract manufacturers for
design-for-manufacturing optimization. Provide on-site and remote manufacturing
programming support, requiring expertise in compilation toolchains, firmware
flashing procedures, and comprehensive product functionality testing with incoming
quality controls, in circuit testing and functional circuit testing. Source electronic
components through vendor relationships and online resources, ensuring
compliance with safety standards while optimizing cost and functionality for
consumer electronic products. Work with contract manufacturers using PLM
services to specify components to be used in production. Design and implement
robotic test systems using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python, and C++. Develop
automated data collection systems utilizing UART and I2C protocols for sensor data
extraction and desktop computer integration for analysis and storage. Execute rapid
de-risking of technical challenges through iterative experimental approaches.
Manage high-uncertainty projects requiring scientific methodology, stakeholder
communication, and drive agile project planning in fast-paced development
environments. Soldering and PCB rework expertise utilized to reduce prototype
cycles and reduce cost of development. Diagnose electronic and firmware issues
using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and custom
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microcontroller-based diagnostic equipment. Document failure modes, implement
corrective actions, and coordinate with external suppliers for issue resolution and
verification. Create comprehensive technical documentation using Draw.io, Google
Workspace suite for internal design communication and external partner
collaboration. Prepare patent documentation for novel inventions and conduct
structured FMEA analysis to identify and mitigate design.
Employer will allow a remote/in-office hybrid work schedule.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related. plus 3 years in Embedded
Systems Development for Lighting and Appliance Controls. Employer will accept
applicants with any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
Expertise in home automation, lighting controls and appliance controls.
Demonstrated experience in design, analysis, simulation, testing and debugging
of analog and digital circuits.
Proficiency in analog circuits, embedded systems, consumer electronics or
similar area.
Demonstrated experience in design and review of schematics and PCB layout.
Proficiency in real-time embedded development using C.
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and resolving EMI and EMC
issues.
Why Deako
Work remotely with a passionate, collaborative team shaping the future of smart home technology.
Make an impact on a fast-growing brand with premium positioning and ambitious growth goals.
Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
Deako Lighting Core Values:
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