Engineer I- Firmware

Badger Meter Inc; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health, Vision & Dental

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Badger Meter is seeking an Engineer I, Firmware to support embedded systems firmware development and testing across product families. You will contribute to new product development and sustaining engineering, collaborating with engineering leaders in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, and you’ll learn from experienced engineers while advancing your skills in C/C++ and hardware interfaces.

This entry-level role offers autonomy, creativity, and impact on reliable water measurement

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or CS/Software/Firmware Engineering.
• Basic firmware design knowledge (embedded microcontroller/microprocessor, C/C++).
• Familiar with revision control systems (Git or SVN).
• Basic understanding of digital circuit design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with ECAD tools (Altium, PCAD, Protel).
• Experience with test instruments (oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition, environmental chambers).
• (Preferred) experience collaborating with other departments in technical support.
• (Preferred) experience debugging and prototyping embedded systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ programming

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or CS/Software/Firmware

Tools

Git

SVN

ECAD tools (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

#EL-123 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. Privacy Statement The Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information. Please see the privacy statement on our website here.

With more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality, and other system parameters. These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s most precious resource.