Brady Corporation is seeking a Lead 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 Lead 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.
Preferred Qualifications- Lead team to design, develop, code, and document entire systems within a large firmware project.
- Design, develop, and implement firmware in modern C++ for embedded systems within our printing solutions.
- Develop and maintain Linux and real-time operating system (RTOS) based firmware for resource-constrained environments.
- Analyze and solve problems using debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other tools
- Read schematics and datasheets necessary to write low-level firmware
- Collaborate effectively with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and software developers to integrate firmware with hardware and software components.
- Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Deconstruct complex, high-level features into technical requirements and actionable tasks, lead team in establishing accurate effort estimations
Skills Required
- Lead team to design, develop, code, and document entire systems
- Implement UI technology selections
- Work with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- Utilize C++ and object oriented coding techniques
- Analyze electrical designs for firmware needs
- Setup and use software code debuggers
- Direct internal and external resources in firmware development
- Make technology selections for assigned modules
- Lead team to estimate coding efforts
Brady Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day One, alongside wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Materials also indicate access to mental and behavioral health support.
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Retirement Support — A matched 401(k) plan is provided in the U.S., with formal plan structures and vesting confirmed in company materials and filings. This indicates consistent, programmatic retirement support rather than ad hoc contributions.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, together with family‑building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption and surrogacy assistance. Scholarship programs and matching gifts further extend family and community support.
Brady Corporation Insights
What We Do
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of July 31, 2021, employed approximately 5,700 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady’s fiscal 2021 sales were approximately $1.14 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.
