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The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000-170,000 annually. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to base salary, full-time employees are eligible to participate in Keenfinity Group's (US) Health and Welfare Benefit Plans—including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance—as well as the company’s 401(k) plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the respective plan documents. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Keenfinity Group’s paid time off and sick leave programs in accordance with applicable policies.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made, to the extent they do not pose an undue hardship, to enable qualified individuals with covered disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology. We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.

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Company Description

When it matters most, people rely on our products to be heard. At Critical Communications Systems, we build the technology behind moments that can’t afford a missed word.

RTS Intercom keeps the world’s biggest live broadcasts, sporting events, and productions in perfect sync, connecting the crews who bring those moments to millions of viewers.

Telex Dispatch powers the radio consoles that public safety, utilities, and transit teams count on to coordinate emergency response and keep communities safe.

Telex Aviation headsets are trusted by pilots who need clear, reliable communication from preflight to touchdown.

Built on decades of engineering heritage and now operating with the energy and focus of an independent company, we’re investing in new platforms, new markets, and the people who will shape them. If you want your work to be heard in control rooms, cockpits, and broadcast trucks around the world, we’d love to talk.

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Job Description

Please Note: This position is hybrid, and is required to be on-site in Burnsville, MN 3-days per week.

The Manager, Firmware Development leads a multi-site engineering team responsible for firmware and embedded software development for Intercom used in broadcast media production, theaters, houses of worship, transportation, energy, commercial and general and aviation products as well as other mission-critical communication environments. This role provides technical and organizational leadership for firmware development, test operations, engineering processes, and software tool management supporting complex real-time audio communication systems.

The manager is responsible for ensuring the engineering organization is appropriately staffed, trained, and aligned to meet product roadmap, customer, and business objectives. This position works closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and cross-functional engineering teams to drive innovation, improve development efficiency, and deliver high-quality products on schedule and within budget.

• Leading firmware and real-time embedded software development and testing for complex audio communication products.
• Managing continuation engineering, maintenance releases, and long-term product support activities.
• Collaborating with Product Management and engineering teams to define requirements, prioritize product backlogs, and align technical execution with business objectives.
• Driving improvements in engineering processes, CI/CD pipelines, development toolchains, and automated test systems to improve quality and efficiency.
• Providing technical leadership in embedded firmware, hardware/software integration, and complex system-level design challenges.
• Monitoring project schedules, technical risks, team performance, and resource utilization to ensure successful project execution.
• Leading staffing, budgeting, recruiting, coaching, performance management, and career development for firmware engineering staff.
• Supporting product roadmap planning, technology evaluations, and innovation initiatives while identifying and mitigating technical risks.
• Working closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams to improve product reliability, compliance, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
• Interfacing with customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams to communicate technical solutions, development status, and project risks.
• Ensuring adherence to engineering processes, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for embedded firmware development.

Qualifications

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of software/firmware development experience, including complex real-time embedded systems.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering management experience leading firmware development teams and developing processes for firmware development.
• Strong expertise in C, C++, Python, Linux, DevOps environments, GitLab, and embedded firmware development.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Preferred experience with digital audio, networking technologies, and embedded hardware/firmware systems.
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing, HTML, and Qt is a plus.
• Very strong analytical, communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to drive and champion change and growth within an organization.
• Knowledge of EMI/ESD mitigation, EMC compliance, grounding techniques, and international safety standards preferred.
• Experience developing products in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5%).
• Sponsorship is not available.

Core Competencies

• Technical leadership and strategic thinking.
• Embedded systems and firmware expertise.
• Team building, mentoring, and organizational development.
• Process improvement and operational excellence.
• Risk management and problem-solving.
• Strong customer and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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