Lead Firmware Engineer

Locations:
Choose to work from Milwaukee, WI or Racine, WI facilities.

Type:
Direct Hire / Permanent.

Pay: $110,000 - $160,000 depending on seniority ($110k-$130k for senior level, $130k-$160k for principal/chief level).

• End-to-End Firmware Ownership: Lead all phases of the firmware lifecycle—from initial concept and design through implementation, validation, and long‑term sustaining efforts across multiple products. Take point on product support and sustaining engineering activities.
• Advanced Testing & Validation: Plan and perform thorough product and design verification to ensure every solution meets our quality and performance standards.
• Strategic Test Planning: Develop comprehensive product test plans and guide their successful execution during production.
• High-Quality Documentation: Produce clear, detailed work instructions and process documentation. Prepare and finalize release materials for the hardware elements of our products.
• Continuous Product Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancement and execute engineering change requests to keep our offerings innovative and competitive.
• Design Leadership: Contribute to the architecture and design of critical system components, ensuring they meet technical and quality expectations.
• Project Leadership: Work closely with cross‑functional teams to define project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments. Serve as a technical lead, driving projects toward successful, on‑time delivery.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Support the growth of junior engineers through coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing.

• 7+ years of related experience
• BS Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, CS, Software, or Firmware Engineering.
• Proven experience in project management and full ownership of the firmware development lifecycle—planning, execution, release, and sustaining activities across multiple products.
• Proficiency in C or C++ programming languages.
• Foundational knowledge in embedded firmware, including memory management, data structures, algorithms, and networking.
• Experience in real‑time operating systems (FreeRTOS preferred).
• Experience with debugging tools.
• Experience in low‑level power management.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, or others, and knowledge of hardware interfaces.

• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Retirement/401(k) with employer match (25¢ for every $1 contributed, up to 7% + additional 5% matched on an annual basis).
• EAP, Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000+
• HSA & FSA options