Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer (30170291)

Job Description:

Kidde is North America’s #1 home fire safety brand, Kidde's mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. For more than 100 years, people have relied on Kidde to deliver superior fire detection and suppression.

About This Role:

Kidde is searching for an experienced Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team who is responsible for developing Firmware that enable Kidde Industrial Controls to deliver high quality features for our FW team in North America a fast and scalable way to support Firmware development in Global Firmware organization.

• If you are looking for a fast-paced high-impact software role with tangible and meaningful results in the ‘real world’ of robotics and machinery, then this role is an excellent opportunity. Your ability to grow, mentor and shape a team of individuals with a focus on quality and value will help our team achieve its goal.
• This is a hybrid role for someone living close to Bradenton, FL and will require 5-10% traveling in the US based on project priorities and needs.
• We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Firmware design, development, and maintenance of Main Board code base while working on projects for the Firmware organization globally and North America specific for Kidde Global Solutions portfolio.
• Design and test Firmware applications to ensure quality and reliability by developing a complex software that needs to be scalable to millions of end users.
• Develop embedded control system software in C languages for our microprocessors (i.e., STM, TI, etc.), with a focus on interacting with Inputs/Outputs and Communication protocols with sensors and other Interconnected control units.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC best practices and regulatory requirements for Safety products and assist in the development of UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment.
• Analyzing electrical schematics and software architecture to assess failure mitigation strategies.
• Develop a complete understanding of the RTOS development code base of our Main Board and assist with implementation and/or debugging for all assigned development projects.
• Create design documents, technical writing, and other documentation for firmware development.
• Evaluate future requirements and define/develop the Firmware architecture needed to meet these requirements.
• Interact with key critical customers to provide technical support, as needed.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of experience in embedded C programming and RTOS concepts. OR
• Master's degree in Engineering with 5 years' of experience in embedded C programming and RTOS concepts.
• 3 years of experience with popular RTOS platforms (e.g., embOS, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX).
• 2 years of experience with developing and integrating HAL drivers for peripherals (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with specific microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR, PIC).
• Knowledge of wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF, Zigbee).
• Experience with Unit Testing frameworks for embedded systems (e.g., GoogleTest, CppUTest, OpenSSL).
  
  

Summary:

Additional Job Description:

Senior Software Engineering professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise. Develops, coordinates and conducts complex tests and debugs control and diagnostic systems, makes recommendations on changes in the selection and application of software production components to management, implements major components, presents designs review, and coordinates with other organizations.

Job Description:

• Develops, coordinates and conducts complex tests and debugs control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Liaises closely with other project team members in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercials software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities.
• Recommends changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities.
• Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires advanced to expert knowledge obtained through advanced education, combined with experience.
• Substantial knowledge of Carrier organization, programs or systems to make enhancements within job area.
• University Degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7 years prior relevant experience. OR
• An advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience.