Firmware Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Milwaukee is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to design, validate, and test next-generation connected products. You will own the full firmware lifecycle, work with Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, cellular and location-tracking technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to launch.

Strong embedded systems experience and advanced C++ skills are essential, as is the ability to debug and maintain firmware in production

Qualifications

• Strong embedded systems development experience.
• Advanced C++ programming skills.
• Ability to independently design, validate, test, and support firmware code.
• Experience taking products through the complete development lifecycle from concept through launch and post-release maintenance.
• Strong debugging and bug-fixing experience in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and test embedded firmware for next-generation connected products.
• Work on connectivity-focused solutions supporting Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, and location-tracking technologies.
• Develop firmware that enables job sites to monitor and track tool locations.
• Own the full firmware development lifecycle, including design, implementation, validation, launch, and post-release support.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues through product launch and ongoing bug-fix activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced new product development environment.

Skills

Embedded systems development

Advanced C++ programming

Firmware development lifecycle

Job description

leading manufacturer of professional-grade power tools, hand tools, accessories, and jobsite solutions. The Platform Firmware and NPD Connectivity team is focused on developing next-generation connected products and location-tracking technologies that enable job sites to monitor and manage tools.

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• Connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Design, develop, validate, and test embedded firmware for next-generation connected products.
• Work on connectivity-focused solutions supporting Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, and location-tracking technologies.
• Develop firmware that enables job sites to monitor and track tool locations.
• Own the full firmware development lifecycle, including design, implementation, validation, launch, and post-release support.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues through product launch and ongoing bug-fix activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced new product development environment.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Strong embedded systems development experience.
• Advanced C++ programming skills.
• Ability to independently design, validate, test, and support firmware code.
• Experience taking products through the complete development lifecycle from concept through launch and post-release maintenance.
• Strong debugging and bug-fixing experience in production environments.

NICE TO HAVE

• Strong STM microcontroller experience if connectivity experience is limited.
• Experience developing firmware for IoT, asset-tracking, or location-based products.
• Prior experience working on new product development (NPD) teams.
• Interest in long-term opportunities with potential contract-to-hire conversion