Lead Firmware Engineer

• 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

• 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

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady’s Matching Gift program

Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell’s Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running. Why work at Brady: A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth. Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you’ll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back. Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.