Senior Embedded Software Engineer

1872 Consulting; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

1872 Consulting is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own wireless connectivity across a large, connected fleet. You will address Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, and edge-to-cloud communications, and guide firmware fixes from in-house projects to on-site deployments.

The role requires a BS in a related field and 5+ years of embedded C experience on MCUs, with hands-on Wi‑Fi/BLE and strong debugging skills. Up to 25% travel and relocation are supported.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development in C on resource-constrained MCUs.
• Hands-on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/BLE in shipped embedded products.
• Expert bench debugging: JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers; read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Own wireless connectivity and payment integration across a large connected fleet.
• Drive firmware fixes and improvements for connectivity issues.
• Mentor and grow the team as it expands.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams on field deployments.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C programming

WiFi/BLE

Debugging

IoT protocols

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

CAN/UART/SPI/I2C hardware tools

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Wireless, IoT & Field Diagnostics)

Onsite in Ripon, WI (Fox Valley, near Oshkosh) | Full-Time | Up to 25% travel

$110,000-$135,000 base + sign-on bonus + full relocation package + benefits

Hiring across the Midwest. Relocation is fully supported and expected for most candidates. Fast process: one 60-minute virtual interview, one onsite, quick decision.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to consider candidates on F-1 OPT/CPT or requiring H-1B transfer.

Our client is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial laundry equipment, with more than a century of engineering heritage and machines running in over 100 countries. Recently public and growing double digits, the company is investing heavily in connected products that link embedded machines, payment systems, IoT gateways, and cloud platforms. Its headquarters and primary engineering hub sit in east-central Wisconsin.

As the senior engineer on this team, you'll be the resident expert for wireless connectivity and payment integration across a massive connected fleet, bridging the hardware and digital product teams. You'll own the hardest problems in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, kiosk, and edge-to-cloud communications, from in-house project work to occasional customer-site deployments on intermittent field issues. Your findings drive production firmware fixes, and you'll be the go-to mentor as the team grows.

What you'll need:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development in C on resource-constrained microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, STM32, PIC, Renesas, or similar)
• Hands-on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/BLE experience in shipped embedded products: integration, debugging, and resolving connectivity and data-integrity issues
• Expert bench debugging: JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, plus comfort reading schematics and troubleshooting at the circuit level
• Strong command of embedded protocols (CAN, Modbus, UART, SPI, I2C) and IoT/network protocols (MQTT, TCP/IP, TLS, cellular)
• Proven root-cause skills on intermittent, hard-to-reproduce issues, with clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally, with a valid passport (or ability to obtain one)

Nice to have:

• Integration of third-party peripherals such as payment kiosks, terminals, or vending systems
• RTOS (FreeRTOS or similar) or bare-metal architectures; RF coexistence experience
• Appliance, consumer/commercial product, or manufacturing background

Why this role:

own the connectivity domain outright, high visibility, budget-approved headcount moving fast, and a stable market leader where your salary goes a long way.