Sr. Firmware Engineer

Seton A Brady Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Incentive programs for full-time

Family planning benefits

Scholarship program for children

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Assistance Program

Dress-for-your-day

Matching Gift program

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and test real-time embedded firmware for high-speed inkjet and thermal transfer printing systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance firmware.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in embedded C++ development, real-time systems, and OOAD/UML expertise, with opportunities to influence product design and system-level optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing real-time embedded systems in C++.
• Experience developing multithreaded firmware using RTOS or POSIX IPC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OOAD and UML.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and test real-time embedded firmware for high-speed printing systems.
• Use modern C++ and object-oriented techniques to develop, implement, and test real-time embedded systems.
• Read schematics and datasheets necessary to write low-level firmware.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, FPGA developers, and mechanical engineers to optimize performance.
• Break development into iterative deliverables and provide estimates for work.
• Follow coding standards and best practices in a shared codebase.
• Review peers' work via pull requests.

Skills

C++

OOAD

UML

Multithreading

Real-time firmware

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

RTOS

POSIX IPC

Job description

Brady Corporation is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team in developing high speed inkjet and thermal transfer printing systems. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, and testing real-time embedded firmware to enhance the performance and functionality of our printing systems. The Senior Firmware Engineer will be successful in this position by leveraging their expertise in embedded firmware design to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that meet product requirements, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, and continuously driving innovation and improvements in our printing systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Utilize modern C++ and object-oriented techniques to develop, implement, and test real-time embedded systems.
• Analyze and solve problems using debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other tools.
• Read schematics and datasheets necessary to write low-level firmware.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, FPGA developers, and mechanical engineers to design and optimize the performance of printing systems.
• Break development into iterative demonstrable deliverables and provide estimates for the work required.
• Follow coding standards, coding style, and best practices in a shared codebase.
• Review the work of peers by means of pull request reviews.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the field.
• Experience developing real-time embedded systems in C++.
• Experience developing multithreaded firmware using a real-time operating system (RTOS) or POSIX interprocess control (IPC).
• Demonstrated knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) and UML.

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About Us:

Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running. 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.

• 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
• 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

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