Job Title: Firmware Engineer – Fire Alarm Control Panel

Experience

6–8 Years Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to design and develop embedded firmware for Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP). The candidate will play a key role in building reliable, safety-critical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high-performance embedded solutions using C and C++.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain firmware for Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP)

Implement real-time embedded software using C and C++

Develop features for fire detection, alarm signaling, fault monitoring, and system diagnostics

Interface with hardware components such as sensors, relays, annunciators, and communication modules

Ensure firmware complies with safety standards (UL, EN, NFPA, etc.)

Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level testing

Debug issues using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Optimize firmware for reliability, performance, and low power consumption

Support certification and regulatory testing processes

Collaborate with hardware, QA, and system engineering teams Required Skills &

Qualifications 5–7 years of experience in embedded firmware development

Strong proficiency in C and C++





Hands-on experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers

Experience in real-time systems / RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS)

Knowledge of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, RS485, CAN)

Solid debugging and problem-solving skills

Understanding of hardware schematics and board-level design Domain-Specific Experience (Highly Preferred) Experience in Fire Alarm Systems / Safety-Critical Systems

Knowledge of fire detection algorithms and alarm logic

Familiarity with standards such as: NFPA 72

UL 864

EN 54 Experience with loop communication protocols (addressable fire systems)

Experience in fault-tolerant and redundant system design Preferred Qualifications Experience with bootloaders and firmware upgrade (OTA/local)

Exposure to embedded Linux (optional)

Experience with certification processes and documentation

Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) Soft Skills Strong ownership and accountability

Ability to work in safety-critical environments with high quality standards

Good communication and teamwork skills Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

📌 Firmware Engineer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Kiddie Global Solutions
📍 Hyderabad