Home Automation Lead Technician

Bravas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium brand

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Bravas seeks a Lead Technician to own on-site installation, configuration, and servicing of security and smart home systems. The role requires coordinating with project teams, ensuring quality, and delivering premium experiences to residential and commercial clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in smart home or AV install, with proficiency across major platforms and a valid driver's license. Expect travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in low voltage systems is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in smart home, AV, or low-voltage security installation.
• Proficiency with one or more platforms (e.g., Control4, Lutron, Savant, Alarm.com, Ring, Nest, Crestron, Hikvision).
• Solid understanding of low-voltage wiring, networking basics, power management, and system configuration.
• Experience reading schematics, floor plans, and system diagrams.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Leads and guides installation teams on job sites, ensuring clear communication and timelines.
• Coordinates with project managers and designers to translate plans into installations.
• Ensures all systems are installed to company standards.
• Verifies work through final walk-throughs, documentation, and testing.
• Maintains service logs and client signoffs for project closeout.
• Identifies and resolves technical issues before they impact customers.
• Prepares for each job by reviewing docs and planning installation approach.
• Keeps job sites organized, clean, and safe.
• Stays current on new technologies and product updates.
• Shares insights to improve processes and tools.
• Represent the brand with professionalism on every site.
• Problem-solves on the fly for installation challenges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Smart home installation

Team leadership

Networking basics

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CEDIA/ESA/Control4/Lutron certification

Tools

Control4

Lutron

Savant

Alarm.com

Ring

Nest

Crestron

Hikvision

Job description

About BRAVAS

At BRAVAS, we transform homes into extraordinary living experiences.As the nation’s #1 luxurytechnology integrator, we designand deliver premium solutions - lighting, shades,A/V, networking, homeautomation,and more, that make life effortless, beautiful,and connected.

We partner with homeowners,architects, builders,and designers on some of the most spectacularhomes in the country.Andwe’regrowing.

The Role

TheLeadTechnicianwill take ownership of on-site installation, configuration,andservicing ofinnovative securityand smart home systems.

This role is crucial in delivering dependable, beautiful,and user-friendly experiences to our residentialand commercial clients. The ideal candidateleads by example, mentors juniortechnicians,and upholds our core values: collaborative,accountable,proactive, curious, passionate,and creative in everyaspect of the job.

Responsibilities

• Leadsand guide installation teams on job sites, ensuring clearcommunication, shared understanding of tasks,andalignment withprojecttimelines.
• Coordinates closely withprojectmanagers, programmers,and system designers to translate design plans into flawless installations.
• Takesownership of thetechnical execution on-site:Ensuringall systems (security,access control, surveillance,automation,AV, etc.)are installed to company standards.
• Verifies work quality throughfinal walk-throughs, documentation,and functional testing.
• Maintainsaccuraterecords, service logs,and client signoffs to support successfulprojectcloseout.
• Identifyand resolvetechnical or installation issues before theyimpactclient experience orprojectprogress.
• Prepares for each job by reviewingprojectdocumentation, gathering required tools/materials,and planning the installationapproach.
• Ensuresjob sitesare organized, clean,andsafealways.
• Stays current onnewtechnologies, installationtechniques,andproduct updatesacross the smart homeand security landscape.
• Shares insights with internal teams to help improveprocesses, tools,and systems.
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality workand exceptional customer experiences—fromtechnical craftsmanship to personal interaction.
• Representsthe brand withprofessionalism, care,and integrity on every job site.
• Problem-solves on the fly—developing smart, efficient solutions when faced with installation challenges or space constraints.
• Contributes ideas for improving system performance, layout, oraesthetic integration.
• Adapts yourapproach based on client feedback or environmental conditions tomaintainexcellence in execution.
• Performs other dutiesasassigned.

Qualifications

• High School diplomaor equivalent;technical training or certification in low voltage systems isaplus
• 3–5 years of experience in smart home,AV, or low-voltage security installation
• Proficiencywith one or more platforms (e.g., Control4, Lutron, Savant,Alarm.com, Ring, Nest, Crestron, Hikvision))
• Solid understanding of low-voltage wiring, networking basics, power management,and system configuration
• Experience reading schematics, floor plans,and system diagrams
• Comfortable with ladders, power tools,and physically demanding work environments
• Effective communicationandleadership skills
• Certifications (CEDIA, ESA, Control4, Lutron, or equivalent)aplus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's licenseand clean driving record
• Occasional travelrequired

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, or bending may berequired
• Ability to lift toand carry 60 poundsas needed
• Ability to work in tight spacesandat ladder height
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions

Bravas Benefits

• Be part of something premium:Work with the nation’sleader in smart home integration.
• Collaborative culture:Afun, supportive team that celebrates wins together.
• Growth opportunities:Gain exposure to the luxury design/build communityand grow your career in operations.
• Competitiveperks:Base salary + bonuses, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO,and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.