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Job Title: ~ Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer. Location: ~8985 Town Center Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34202. Base Salary Rate: ~$109,353 - $128,600 Job type: ~ Full-time As part of Kidde Global Solutions Residential Fire Business Unit, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership in home fire safety, working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading home fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now. About this role: Kidde is searching for an experienced Senior 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 5+ years' experience in embedded C programming and RTOS concepts OR Master's degree in engineering with 3+ years' experience in embedded C programming and RTOS concepts. ~1+ years of experience with popular RTOS platforms (e.g., embOS, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX). ~1+ years’ experience with developing and integrating HAL drivers for peripherals (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART). Preferred Qualifications (assets): 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). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development tool (e.g. JIRA). Experience using IoT communication protocols such as MQTT data is beneficial. Experience with debugging tools and techniques. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment. Must be able to work both independently, as well as part of a team. Ability to adapt to change. What You Will Gain: Health Coverage: Choose from three medical plans, dental, and vision options. Financial Protection: Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick days, company holidays, and various leave options (parental, FMLA, etc). Employee Support: EAP, adoption/surrogacy assistance, additional voluntary health benefits. Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match. Compensation and Benefits: ~ The base salary range for this role is $109,353 - $128,600. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays), and more. Kidde Global Solutions Overview: ~ Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

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