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# Sr. Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Brady Corporation
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Object-Oriented Software Development, Posix, Real-Time Operating Systems, UML, Multithreading, C++14
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g8j1w9

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.

 + A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the field.

 + Experience developing real-time embedded systems in C++.

 + Experience developing multithreaded firmware using a real-time operating system (RTOS) or POSIX interprocess control (IPC).

 + Demonstrated knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) and UML.

## Description

Brady Corporation is seeking a Senior 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 Senior 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

 + Utilize modern C++ and object-oriented techniques to develop, implement, and test real-time embedded systems.

 + Analyze and solve problems using debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other tools.

 + Read schematics and datasheets necessary to write low-level firmware.

 + Collaborate with electrical engineers, FPGA developers, and mechanical engineers to design and optimize the performance of printing systems.

 + Break development into iterative demonstrable deliverables and provide estimates for the work required.

 + Follow coding standards, coding style, and best practices in a shared codebase.

 + Review the work of peers by means of pull request reviews.


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