Senior Electrical​/Hardware Engineer

Posted Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission‑driven team, apply now!

Base Salary Rate: $ - $

Job type: Full‑time

Kidde Global Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical/Hardware Engineer to join our Notification Appliance team. This role is responsible for leading the design and development of electronic circuits for new fire notification products, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards and performance requirements.

The ideal candidate is a technical leader who thrives in a cross‑functional environment and plays a key role in driving innovation from concept through production, working closely with firmware, mechanical, compliance, manufacturing, and quality teams.

• Lead the design and development of complex analog and digital circuits for fire notification appliances, including strobes, sounders, and speakers
• Define and maintain product architectures and influence long‑term product line strategy
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and worldwide regulatory requirements
• Support product approval and certification with third‑party agencies (UL, FM, CCCF, BRE, etc.)
• Perform advanced circuit analysis, validation, and optimization using simulation tools
• Develop device‑level and system‑level verification and validation plans and support execution
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM) and cost
• Define production test strategies, including ICT, ATE, functional, and final test development
• Perform root cause analysis of field issues and implement robust corrective actions
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including:
  • Schematics and BOMs
  • Component specifications
  • Test plans and test cases
  • RRCA reports and technical reviews
• Collaborate daily with cross‑functional teams across engineering, quality, and operations

• Bachelor’s Degree w/5+ years of experience as an Electrical/Hardware Engineer
• OR
• Master’s Degree w/3+ years of experience as an Electrical/Hardware Engineer
• 5+ years’ analog and digital circuit design and testing experience

• BS Electrical Engineering
• Proven expertise in analog and digital circuit design and testing
• Extensive experience with embedded system architecture and development
• Proficiency with schematic capture tools and leading multi‑layer PCB design efforts
• Experience using circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSpice)
• Strong understanding of EMC, EMI, and signal integrity principles
• Hands‑on experience with standard electrical test and measurement…