Lead Firmware Engineer

Brady Corporation is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer to join our team in developing high speed inkjet and thermal transfer printing systems. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, and testing real-time embedded firmware to enhance the performance and functionality of our printing systems. The Lead Firmware Engineer will be successful in this position by leveraging their expertise in embedded firmware design to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that meet product requirements, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, and continuously driving innovation and improvements in our printing systems.

• Lead team to design, develop, code, and document entire systems within a large firmware project.
• Design, develop, and implement firmware in modern C++ for embedded systems within our printing solutions.
• Develop and maintain Linux and real-time operating system (RTOS) based firmware for resource-constrained environments.
• Analyze and solve problems using debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other tools
• Read schematics and datasheets necessary to write low-level firmware
• Collaborate effectively with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and software developers to integrate firmware with hardware and software components.
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Deconstruct complex, high-level features into technical requirements and actionable tasks, lead team in establishing accurate effort estimations

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the field
• Experience developing real-time embedded systems in C++ or C
• Experience developing multithreaded firmware using a real-time operating system (e.g. FreeRTOS or Zephyr) or POSIX interprocess control (IPC)
• Demonstrated knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) and UML
• Experience developing software for embedded systems running Linux
• Knowledge of Yocto desired

Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation.

We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions:
  High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions:
  Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage,…