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# Lead Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** BRADY WORLDWIDE INC
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Object-Oriented Software Development, Posix, Real-Time Operating Systems, UML, Multithreading, Yocto, C++14
- **Published:** June 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2670808844356595

## About the Role

Do you have experience in UML diagrams?, * 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

## Description

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.
Requirements:

 * 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


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