Firmware Engineering Manager

As a Firmware Engineering Manager – Leader, Firmware Center of Excellence (FW COE) here at Honeywell, you will own the embedded firmware strategy, architecture, and execution across the Building Automation portfolio, including fire alarm panels and detectors, BMS controllers and field devices, access control, and intrusion and video edge devices. You will build and lead Mexico firmware organization, define common platforms, tools, and processes reused across product lines, and ensure firmware is safe, secure, certifiable, and ready for AI and connectivity.

You will report directly to our site senior leadership and work out in Mexico City R&D center..
In this role, you will impact the quality, velocity, and regulatory compliance of embedded software from bring-up through end-of-life, driving innovation and operational excellence in firmware development for life-safety and building automation products. You will lead the transformation of firmware engineering by implementing a forward-looking AI strategy that enhances product capabilities and engineering productivity.
 

YOU MUST HAVE

• 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, including 5+ years managing engineering teams, ideally including managers.
• Deep expertise in embedded microcontrollers and processors (ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A), wireless SoCs, RTOS, and embedded Linux.
• Strong knowledge of firmware architecture, coding standards (MISRA C/C++, CERT C), secure development lifecycle, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with building automation protocols is desirable (BACnet, Modbus, KNX), wireless connectivity (BLE, Zigbee, Thread, LTE-M), and cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, UL 2900).
• Proficiency in C, modern C++, Python, and familiarity with Rust is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools (JTAG, Lauterbach, Segger), CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and static analysis tools.
• Proven leadership skills managing global, cross-functional teams and driving organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing AI strategies within embedded firmware development, including AI-assisted coding, testing, and edge AI deployment.
   

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, or Computer Science; Master’s degree preferred; MBA is a plus.
• Experience in regulated embedded industries such as fire, security, building automation, industrial controls, automotive, or medical.
• Track record of shipping certified products (UL/EN), leading platform or reuse initiatives, and managing product cybersecurity compliance.
• Certifications such as IEC 62443, functional safety (e.g., TÜV FS Engineer), SAFe, PMP, or experience with Niagara Framework or BACnet certification (BTL).
• Knowledge and leadership in edge AI technologies, TinyML, and AI-assisted firmware development.
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to translate technical risks into business impact.
• Experience leading change management initiatives and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams across global locations.

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• Define the multi-year firmware roadmap and develop a common embedded platform shared across Fire, BMS, and Security product lines, integrating AI capabilities such as edge AI and TinyML for enhanced product intelligence.
• Set Center of Excellence (COE) standards for coding, architecture, reviews, testing, documentation, and release management, incorporating AI-assisted development tools and governance for AI-generated code in safety- and security-critical products.
• Lead a diverse team of firmware engineers and test engineers across business, including sr supervisors and technical championsa, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and inclusion.
• Drive organizational transformation by implementing AI strategies that improve engineering productivity, such as AI coding assistants, automated test generation, and AI-powered defect triage.
• Hire, develop, and retain top talent, building career ladders and upskilling programs focused on security, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Own firmware delivery for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and sustaining engineering using Agile/SAFe methodologies within Honeywell’s stage-gate process.
• Track and report key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, defect rates, code coverage, vulnerability closure time, and reuse metrics, using data-driven decision-making to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead root-cause analysis and field escalation management for critical life-safety issues, ensuring customer and field orientation in problem resolution.