The Driscoll Firm, P.C.
Product Development Engineer - Smoke Detector - Hardware/Firmware
The Driscoll Firm, P.C., De Pere, Wisconsin, United States
Job Description
Overview
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 product Design 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 production Build and test working prototypes for functional validation Manage documentation for certification (UL 217 and FCC Part 15) Interface with third-party labs for safety and compliance testing Support sourcing, manufacturing DFM, and pilot production builds Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware and firmware design Proven experience developing low-power consumer electronics or IoT products Experience with sensors, microcontrollers (e.g., PIC, STM, or similar), and power management Strong understanding of PCB layout, EMI considerations, and component selection Proficiency 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 environments Familiarity with smoke, CO, or fire detection systems Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains Comfort with mechanical design collaboration and basic CAD review Passion for bringing meaningful, life-saving products to market What We Offer
Opportunity to lead development of a physical product from scratch A highly flexible work environment Very competitive compensation for the perfect candidate A mission-driven culture focused on building reliable safety technology
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Overview
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 product Design 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 production Build and test working prototypes for functional validation Manage documentation for certification (UL 217 and FCC Part 15) Interface with third-party labs for safety and compliance testing Support sourcing, manufacturing DFM, and pilot production builds Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware and firmware design Proven experience developing low-power consumer electronics or IoT products Experience with sensors, microcontrollers (e.g., PIC, STM, or similar), and power management Strong understanding of PCB layout, EMI considerations, and component selection Proficiency 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 environments Familiarity with smoke, CO, or fire detection systems Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains Comfort with mechanical design collaboration and basic CAD review Passion for bringing meaningful, life-saving products to market What We Offer
Opportunity to lead development of a physical product from scratch A highly flexible work environment Very competitive compensation for the perfect candidate A mission-driven culture focused on building reliable safety technology
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