Senior Firmware Engineer – Connectivity

Global Connect Technologies; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to design, develop, validate, and test firmware for next-generation connected products. You will work with Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, and location-tracking technologies while leading firmware from concept through launch.

Applicants should possess strong embedded systems experience, advanced C++, and a proven ability to debug production code and support post-release maintenance in a fast-paced NPD environment.

Qualifications

• Strong embedded systems development experience.
• Advanced C++ programming skills.
• Ability to independently design, validate, test, and support firmware code.
• Experience managing 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.
• Develop connectivity-focused solutions using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, and location-tracking technologies.
• Develop firmware that enables job sites to monitor and track tool locations.
• Manage the full firmware development lifecycle, including design, implementation, validation, launch, and post-release support.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues throughout product launch and ongoing maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced new product development environment.

Skills

Embedded systems

Advanced C++

Firmware design

Debugging production issues

Tools

STM microcontrollers

Job description

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

Required Qualifications

• Strong embedded systems development experience.
• Advanced C++ programming skills.
• Ability to independently design, validate, test, and support firmware code.
• Experience managing 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.