Firmware Engineer

Brady Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Scholarship program

Employee resource groups

Wellness programs

Job summary

Brady Engraving Solutions seeks a firmware engineer to design, implement, and test real-time embedded software for laser marking systems. You will work on CPU firmware, embedded Linux kernels, and driver integration, collaborating with hardware teams to enable EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and IIoT capabilities.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s in a technical field and 2+ years of real-time embedded experience using C/C++, RTOS, and embedded Linux.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 2+ years in real-time embedded development.
• Experience with RTOS/IPC and Embedded Linux driver development.
• Proven hardware debugging skills and familiarity with Ethernet-based protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and test real-time firmware for embedded CPU platforms and boards using C/C++.
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux kernels, drivers, and system software.
• Collaborate with hardware team to bring up prototypes and integrate EtherNet/IP, Profinet, IIoT standards.
• Support firmware APIs for remote equipment control and automation.
• Contribute to firmware architecture and software design decisions.

Skills

C

C++

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Hardware debugging

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

JTAG Emulators

Job description

What We Need

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• 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.

About Us

Who we are: Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com.

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.

Our Benefits

• 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