Firmware Engineer

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Embedded Software Engineer

This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a stable company, developing products for critical infrastructure and energy solutions.

Flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week.

• Design embedded application firmware for microprocessor‑based fault‑interrupting controls.
• Contribute to the development of architecture design, software specifications, project schedules, task and project completion time estimates, and test plans.
• Develop embedded C/C++ firmware for low‑power designs, including hardware device drivers.
• Develop and support PC‑based engineering test tools as needed.
• Create, execute, and automate unit tests.
• Review and implement product requirements.
• Participate in Agile scrum meetings and peer reviews of source code.
• Investigate new technologies and create design documents as necessary.
• Collaborate with hardware and test engineers to support verification and validation of products at the module level and system level.
• Work with product management and field services to resolve firmware‑related customer issues.

• Strong background in the design and development of embedded software on custom electronics.
• Proficiency in firmware, C++, microcontroller, and RTOS.
• 5–7 years of experience developing C/C++ firmware applications and device drivers for low‑power designs.
• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of programming principles in C/C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with real‑time operation and low‑power microprocessor modes.
• Experience with embedded software development with and without an operating system.
• Experience with digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

• Experience with Linux.

This role requires a hybrid work environment, involving 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work. The position involves collaboration with hardware and test engineers, participation in Agile scrum meetings, and peer reviews. The use of technologies such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers is required.

The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr. Competitive benefits, employee‑owned stock, and ownership in the company. Working in a very stable industry with projected growth.

This is a permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI. This is a hybrid position in Milwaukee, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.