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.
Job Summary: We are looking for an 8 to 10 years experienced QA Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems and device testing. The candidate will be responsible for validating the functionality, reliability, and performance of intrusion/fire/security panels through structured testing approaches. This role requires hands-on expertise in device-level testing, integration validation, and system-level verification.
Key Responsibilities: • Perform functional testing of security panels (intrusion, fire, or access control systems) • Design, develop, and execute test cases and test plans based on product requirements • Conduct device-level testing including hardware-software interaction validation • Perform integration testing across panels, peripherals, sensors, and communication modules • Validate system behavior under different scenarios (normal, edge, and failure conditions) • Support compliance and certification testing (e.g., regulatory standards, safety requirements) • Identify, log, and track defects; work closely with development teams for resolution • Analyze logs, protocols, and hardware signals for root cause analysis • Participate in requirement reviews and provide feedback from a testability perspective • Contribute to test automation initiatives where applicable (Python or similar tools is a plus) • Ensure product quality through adherence to defined QA processes and standards
Required Skills & Qualifications: • Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field • Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture • Familiarity with Linux and shell scripting • Hands-on experience in functional testing of hardware devices • Experience working with security panels / control panels / embedded devices • Good knowledge of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, TCP/IP, RS485, etc.) • Familiarity with wireless Protocols debugging (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF etc.) • Experience with test tools, debugging tools, and lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer) • Ability to analyze hardware-software interactions • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Bugzilla etc.)
Good to Have: • Experience in integration testing of multi-device systems • Exposure to compliance/certification testing (UL, EN standards, etc.) • Knowledge of automation frameworks (Python, PyTest, or similar) • Experience with IoT or cloud-connected security systems • Understanding of networking concepts and protocols
Soft Skills: • Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset • Good communication and documentation skills • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality
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.
