Product Development Engineer – Smoke Detector (Hardware/Firmware)
Location:
Flexible Schedule! Work to be Performed on Location in San Juan and Dorado Puerto Rico.
About the Role:
Seeking a hands-on, technically versatile Product Development Engineer to lead the design team for the development of a residential smoke detector from concept to a fully functioning, ready for manufacture, product. You will be exclusively responsible for the full development cycle — circuit design to prototyping, enclosure integration, compliance testing, and production handoff.
This is an exciting opportunity to create a life safety product from the ground up with a lean, fast-moving team focused on quality, reliability, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end development of a residential smoke detector productDesign and develop low-power embedded electronics (sensor integration, buzzer, LED, microcontroller, battery power)Develop and test embedded firmware (signal processing, sensor polling, diagnostics, alarm logic)Create and iterate on schematics and PCB layouts suitable for mass productionBuild and test working prototypes for functional validationManage documentation for certification (UL 217 and FCC Part 15)Interface with third-party labs for safety and compliance testingSupport sourcing, manufacturing DFM, and pilot production buildsRequired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience in embedded hardware and firmware designProven experience developing low-power consumer electronics or IoT productsExperience with sensors, microcontrollers (e.g., PIC, STM, or similar), and power managementStrong understanding of PCB layout, EMI considerations, and component selectionProficiency with firmware development in C or C++Familiarity with regulatory certification processes (UL, FCC, RoHS)Ability to prototype, test, and troubleshoot independently
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing for safety-critical or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with smoke, CO, or fire detection systemsExperience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chainsComfort with mechanical design collaboration and basic CAD reviewPassion for bringing meaningful, life-saving products to marketWhat We Offer:
Opportunity to lead development of a physical product from scratchA highly flexible work environment Very competitive compensation for the perfect candidateA mission-driven culture focused on building reliable safety technology
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