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Firmware engineer

Herne Bay
Kidde Global Solutions
Firmware engineer
Posted: 25 June
Offer description

Location:
Technology House Herne Bay West Trading Estate Sea Street Herne Bay

Role: Firmware Engineer
Location: Herne Bay, Kent

Job type: Full-time

Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity

As part of EMS Ltd, within the Kidde Global Solutions Commercial Fire Business Unit, you will join a legacy of leadership in fire safety—working with cutting-edge technologies that safeguard lives and property across the globe.

With a recent $10M investment in product innovation, 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

Electronic Modular Services (EMS) now has an opportunity for a Firmware Engineer in Herne Bay, Kent. The main goal of this role is to design and develop software to support delivery of a range of EMS wireless fire alarm devices, including smoke and heat detectors, sounders, fire panels, and networking equipment. You will be part of an international team that already has a significant impact on the safety of people around the world.

Working with us will allow you to participate in every aspect of product development—system analysis, defining architecture, implementation of changes, documenting system operation, cooperation with the laboratory, production support, and product maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Development of software and architecture of embedded systems
2. Participation in conceptual work and preparation of design documentation
3. Collaboration with a team of analysts, test engineers, and HW engineers
4. Designing software in C to agreed requirements and specifications
5. Provide software support to new and current products
6. Provide support to other members of the R&D department and liaise with your team leader or R&D Director and promote open communication with other departments
7. Performing a code review of other team members
8. Participation in specification reviews

Basic Qualifications

1. University degree in software development or computer science
2. 2+ years experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Practical experience in C/C++ programming languages
2. Knowledge of microcontrollers such as STM, TI, and Renesas microcontrollers
3. Ability to read electronic schematics
4. Knowledge of debugging tools and techniques (GDB)
5. Ability to use version control systems (GIT)
6. Ability to quickly analyze code and propose sustainable solutions
7. Good knowledge of spoken and written English
8. Basic knowledge of hardware and general electronics

What You Will Gain

1. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
2. DC pension scheme
3. Life Assurance
4. Employee scholarship scheme
5. Benefits Central Platform hosting employee reward and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources
6. Bravo Awards recognizing outstanding contributions and encouraging excellence

Kidde Global Solutions Overview

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities and homes. Through iconic brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria, and Aritech, we provide advanced solutions and services to protect people and property worldwide.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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