Embedded Software Engineer

Sterling Engineering
Milwaukee, United States of America
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 140K

Job location

Milwaukee, United States of America

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Bluetooth
C++
Computer Engineering
Software Debugging
Device Drivers
Microprocessors
Linux on Embedded Systems
Embedded Software
Ethernet
Firmware
Real-Time Operating Systems
Signal Processing
Systems Integration
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Wi-Fi Technology
Serial Peripheral Interface

Job description

I am looking for a true, embedded engineer - not just software. This is a hands-on firmware role supporting microprocessor-based control systems used in real-world infrastructure. You'll be writing low-level C/C++ code, building device drivers, and working directly with hardware. This role has real engineering ownership. In this role you will join a team that

  • Writes embedded C/C++ firmware for low-power devices
  • Develops device drivers (GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, etc.)
  • Works directly with hardware (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
  • Supports system integration, testing, and debugging
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Requirements

  • 5-7+ years of embedded firmware experience (C/C++)
  • Strong Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering background
  • Experience with low-power microcontrollers + RT systems
  • Hands-on debugging at the hardware level
  • RTOS (Zephyr, Embedded Linux) is preferred
  • Signal processing (FFT/DFT) is preferred
  • Communications (Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) is preferred

Benefits & conditions

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the company

Overview: Sterling Engineering / Staffing has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm that has been in business for over 57 years. With over 200 current active clients, with 500 positions in play, Sterling works within Automation, Energy, Facilities, Information Technology, Food, Logistics / Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering and R&D industries., Job ID: 112738 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for …, © 2026 Careerjet All rights reserved

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