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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** BRADY WORLDWIDE INC
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, Inter-Process Communication, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Network Service, Object-Oriented Software Development, Posix, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3c49281eae320b34

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
 * Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience developing real-time embedded systems in C and C++.
 * Experience developing multithreaded firmware utilizing Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or POSIX interprocess communication (IPC) frameworks.
 * Practical experience in application, kernel support, and driver development under Embedded Linux environments.
 * Hands-on familiarity using hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG emulators.
 * Knowledge of industrial networking integration, specifically EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and IIoT frameworks.

## Description

Brady Engraving Solutions is seeking a talented, motivated, and passionate Firmware Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance embedded systems for our next-generation laser marking and engraving product lines. This position focuses on full-stack embedded development for integrated system controllers, which combine smart scan control, interface hardware, and real-time processing. You will own low-level CPU firmware execution, custom Embedded Linux system development, and driver integration. This is an onsite role based in our Acton, MA or Cranberry Township, PA office.
Requirements:

 * Design, develop, and test real-time firmware for network-ready CPU platforms and controller boards using C and C++.
 * Build, customize, and maintain embedded Linux kernels, custom device drivers, and system-level software to interface with Ethernet-based smart hardware.
 * Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to bring up prototype boards and integrate network communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and Industry 4.0 IoT standards.
 * Support and expand the firmware backing the API to allow seamless remote equipment control and automation.
 * Contribute actively to core firmware architecture, hardware-software partitioning, and object-oriented software design decisions.


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