Senior Firmware Engineer – Wireless Communications

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

About The Team

You’ll join Copeland’s Controls Division, an expanding hardware/firmware development group supporting Cargo and Marine Solutions. The team is hands-on and collaborative, and everyone contributes across both firmware and hardware. We are looking for someone who thrives in active problem-solving and critical thinking!

What You’ll Do

- Own the Bluetooth (4.0–6.0) and 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi firmware stack for Copeland’s wireless modem products.

- Design and develop firmware for microcontroller-based products and cellular modem integration.

- Drive the full product development cycle—from requirements and functional specs through testing, validation, and release.

- Ensure robust communication protocols and performance for wireless products.

- Create and maintain documentation: requirements, functional specifications, test plans, and product change notices.

- Collaborate with validation and manufacturing teams to build and execute test plans.

- Support manufacturing on new product releases as well as sustaining engineering: quality improvements, cost reduction, obsolescence, and root-cause failure analysis.

- Troubleshoot product returns/failures to identify issues and corrective actions.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

- 10+ years in embedded firmware/hardware development. - 3+ years hands-on experience with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or comparable communication protocols.

- Strong proficiency in C or Embedded C programming (with compilers/toolchains).

- Functional knowledge of electronic components and circuits: microprocessors, microcontrollers, op-amps, regulators, and digital logic ICs.

- Strong understanding of software design and development processes.

- Documentation and presentation skills (MS Office tools).

- Self-starter with strong organization and a team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with RTOS (ThreadX, FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and scripting (Python).

- Cellular product development exposure.

- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

- Solid working knowledge of C++.

- Proficiency with laboratory test equipment.

- Comfort working across multi-cultural/global teams.

This role is a hybrid opportunity (3 days onsite) and can report into any of the following locations:

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL

- Kennesaw, GA

- St. Louis, MO

- Chanhassen, MN

- Sidney, OH

- Boise, ID

Why is this role open?

- Upcoming colleague retirement

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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