Staff Firmware & Embedded Software Engineer

Carrier; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental,

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead testing of embedded HVAC control systems in labs, test cells, and field sites. You will own test strategies, develop methodologies, and ensure product meets system requirements and customer expectations.

You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, software and manufacturing teams to write test plans, execute tests, define verification strategies, and contribute to DFMEAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; 5+ years of systems engineering experience with embedded products; 5+ years of integrating and testing complex embedded control systems; 3+ years of experience using root cause analysis strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with embedded systems engineers to define integration tests for HVAC systems.
• Execute the role of a systems integration test engineer in the product development processes
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Work closely with field trial coordinators in identifying and managing field trial sites
• Assist in decisions on tradeoffs in product testing between hardware and firmware/software.
• Capture requirements, write test specifications, define test plans for system verification and validation.
• Perform testing in the systems labs and test cells.
• Provide input to project planning process (e.g., estimates for project plan tasks, resources, completion time, capital requirements, risks, expenses, etc.)
• Participate in software and systems DFMEAs.
• Document systems and functional requirements.
• Help define the systems and software testing approach for new products.
• Develop systems-level test cases/plans.
• Participate in risk identification reviews.
• Demonstrates the ability to work within a project team.

Skills

C

C++

Linux

JIRA/Confluence

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAN protocol

RS-485 protocol

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

We’re currently looking for a Senior Systems Test Engineer. The Senior Systems Test Engineer is in charge of testing the embedded system to ensure it meets both system requirements and customer expectations. You will own the testing of new and legacy HVAC control systems in labs, test cells and field trial sites. Furthermore, you’ll develop tests and testing methodologies for the embedded controls of HVAC systems. You’ll make significant contributions to the team by applying knowledge of the discipline; while working independently with minimal guidance on projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Work closely with embedded systems engineers to define integration tests for HVAC systems.
• Execute the role of a systems integration test engineer in the product development processes
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Work closely with field trial coordinators in identifying and managing field trial sites
• Assist in decisions on tradeoffs in product testing between hardware and firmware/software.
• Capture requirements, write test specifications, define test plans for system verification and validation.
• Perform testing in the systems labs and test cells.
• Provide input to project planning process (e.g., estimates for project plan tasks, resources, completion time, capital requirements, risks, expenses, etc.)
• Participate in software and systems DFMEAs.
• Document systems and functional requirements.
• Help define the systems and software testing approach for new products.
• Develop systems-level test cases/plans.
• Participate in risk identification reviews.
• Demonstrates the ability to work within a project team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience with embedded products
• 5+ years of integrating and testing complex embedded control systems
• 3+ years of experience using root cause analysis strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Technical fields.
• Experience providing systems engineering support in a cross-competency environment
• Root Cause strategies include 5 Why’s or 7-Step problem solving.
• Experience with serial communication protocols such as RS-485 and CAN
• Experience troubleshooting embedded controls systems
• Experience in participating in DFMEAs
• Experience in the use of JIRA/Confluence
• Familiarity with C, C++ and Linux development

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

Thisposition is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 1 September 2026

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.