Engineer I- Firmware

Badger Meter, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

15 days PTO + 11 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA & FSA options

Job summary

Badger Meter is seeking an Engineer I, Firmware in Milwaukee, WI to contribute to embedded firmware development and product testing. The role supports new product development and maintaining existing firmware in production, with opportunities to collaborate with Engineering leaders and other disciplines.

You will work on design, verification, and troubleshooting of embedded firmware for microcontrollers, using C/C++ and standard lab tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, CS, or Firmware Engineering.
• Basic firmware design knowledge for microcontrollers/microprocessors (C, C++).
• Familiar with revision control systems (Git or SVN).
• Understanding of digital circuit basics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design firmware components for projects with oversight.
• Provide firmware support for product and sustaining engineering.
• Perform product and design verification tests.
• Assist in defining production plans/implementations.
• Write product work instructions and processes.
• Initiate engineering change requests.
• Participate in multi-discipline project teams.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or CS/Software/Firmware

Tools

Git

SVN

Altium

PCAD

Protel

Job description

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute

The Engineer I, Firmware will support Badger Meter’s continued growth and alignment amongst product families. The Engineer I contributes to aspects of embedded systems regarding firmware development and product performance testing. The Engineer I assists projects involving new product development and maintaining existing products in the production environment while gaining product knowledge. This individual contributor role offers autonomy, creativity, and the opportunity to work side by side with the Engineering leaders. The incumbent must be willing and able to learn, work effectively in a multi-discipline team, and demonstrate effective problem-solving initiative and motivation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Design firmware component/portion of a project with oversight
• Provide firmware support for product and sustaining engineering with oversight from more senior engineers.
• Perform product and design verification tests
• Assist in defining plans/production implementations
• Write product work instructions/process documents
• Initiate and implement engineering change requests
• Participates in multi-discipline project teams, provide input into project schedules, budgets and risks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• No previous experience required
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or CS/Software/Firmware Engineering.
• Basic working design knowledge of embedded microcontroller/microprocessor firmware (C, C++, etc.)
• Familiarly with revision control systems (Git or SVN)
• Basic understanding of digital circuit design and troubleshooting.
• Basic familiarity with implementing schematics for digital circuits, with common ECAD tools (Altium, PCAD, or Protel)
• Experience working with test instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and environmental chambers for troubleshooting PCBs and electronic products. (Preferred)
• Experience working with other company departments on occasion in technical support of products. (Preferred)
• Experience debugging and prototyping embedded systems (Preferred)

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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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