Firmware Engineer

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading 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.

Firmware Engineer

Location: On-site in Bradenton, FL

Base Salary Rate: $95,893 - $112,815 per year

Job type: Full-time position

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in 8-bit to 32-bit microcontroller programming and real-time embedded systems development.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based products.

Develop firmware for 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit MCU platforms.

Implement low-level drivers, communication protocols, and hardware interfaces.

Debug firmware and hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.

Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.

Work closely with hardware, test, and manufacturing teams during product development.

Support firmware validation, verification, and field troubleshooting.

Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

3+ years’ embedded firmware development experience

Preferred Qualifications

Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++.

Experience with 8-bit to 32-bit microcontrollers such as:

Renesas MCU family

Microchip PIC

Atmel AVR

STM32

NXP

TI MSP430

ARM Cortex-M series

Hands-on experience with IAR Embedded Workbench development environment.

Experience with version control systems such as SVN and Git.

Experience using Jira for issue tracking and project management.

Good understanding of:

UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, RS485 communication protocols

Interrupts, timers, watchdogs, ADC/DAC, PWM

Bootloaders and firmware upgrade methods

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Experience using embedded development and debugging tools.

Ability to read schematics and work closely with hardware designs.

Experience with safety-critical or industrial control systems.

Knowledge of low-power firmware design techniques.

Experience with wireless communication protocols (BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, LoRa, etc.).

Familiarity with EMC/ESD considerations and production testing.

Experience with automated testing and CI/CD for embedded systems.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Compensation And Benefits

Individuals may 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, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

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.