The Senior Embedded Engineer will utilize systems engineering approaches to lead the design and testing of embedded systems, working through the product development process in a team environment ...
The Senior Embedded Engineer will utilize systems engineering approaches to lead the design and testing of embedded systems, working through the product development process in a team environment ...
Engineering Manager - Controls & Embedded Systems Job Posting Location: Racine, WI Posting Start Date: 6/15/26 Req Id: 8668 Required Travel: 0 - 20% Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Hybrid For more than ...
Engineering Manager - Controls & Embedded Systems Job Posting Location: Racine, WI Posting Start Date: 6/15/26 Req Id: 8668 Required Travel: 0 - 20% Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Hybrid For more than ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location:  Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-home wellness--where water, hardware, firmware, and environment ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location:  Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-home wellness--where water, hardware, firmware, and environment ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-homewellness-where water, hardware, firmware, and environment come ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-homewellness-where water, hardware, firmware, and environment come ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location:  Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-home wellness--where water, hardware, firmware, and environment ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location:  Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-home wellness--where water, hardware, firmware, and environment ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location:  Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-home wellness--where water, hardware, firmware, and environment ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location:  Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-home wellness--where water, hardware, firmware, and environment ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location:  Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-home wellness--where water, hardware, firmware, and environment ...
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness
Kohler, WI · On-site
$118K - $183K/yr
Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness Work Mode: Onsite Location:  Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of at-home wellness--where water, hardware, firmware, and environment ...
As a SeniorStaff Embedded Systems Engineer, you will turn emerging technologies into real,physical experiences - systems that can be felt, not just described. You willdefine architecture, build ...
As a SeniorStaff Embedded Systems Engineer, you will turn emerging technologies into real,physical experiences - systems that can be felt, not just described. You willdefine architecture, build ...
As a SeniorStaff Embedded Systems Engineer, you will turn emerging technologies into real,physical experiences - systems that can be felt, not just described. You willdefine architecture, build ...
As a SeniorStaff Embedded Systems Engineer, you will turn emerging technologies into real,physical experiences - systems that can be felt, not just described. You willdefine architecture, build ...
As a SeniorStaff Embedded Systems Engineer, you will turn emerging technologies into real,physical experiences - systems that can be felt, not just described. You willdefine architecture, build ...
As a SeniorStaff Embedded Systems Engineer, you will turn emerging technologies into real,physical experiences - systems that can be felt, not just described. You willdefine architecture, build ...
Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or bare-metal embedded systems. * Experience with programmable logic design (e.g., VHDL for FPGAs or CPLDs); experience debugging FPGA-based ...
Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or bare-metal embedded systems. * Experience with programmable logic design (e.g., VHDL for FPGAs or CPLDs); experience debugging FPGA-based ...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Madison, WI · On-site
$131K - $175K/yr
Collaborate with physicists and across electrical, software, and opto-mechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded system solutions for quantum applications. * Develop testable ...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Madison, WI · On-site
$131K - $175K/yr
Collaborate with physicists and across electrical, software, and opto-mechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded system solutions for quantum applications. * Develop testable ...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Boulder, CO · On-site
$131K - $175K/yr
Collaborate with physicists and across electrical, software, and opto-mechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded system solutions for quantum applications. * Develop testable ...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Boulder, CO · On-site
$131K - $175K/yr
Collaborate with physicists and across electrical, software, and opto-mechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded system solutions for quantum applications. * Develop testable ...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Madison, WI · On-site
$131K - $175K/yr
Collaborate with physicists and across electrical, software, and opto-mechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded system solutions for quantum applications. * Develop testable ...
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Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Madison, WI · On-site
$131K - $175K/yr
Collaborate with physicists and across electrical, software, and opto-mechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded system solutions for quantum applications. * Develop testable ...
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Brown Deer, WI · On-site
$90K - $130K/yr
Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer | Onsite in Brown Deer WI Applicants apply ONLY if Authorized to work in U.S. now and in future without employer sponsorship We're looking for a Principal ...
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Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Brown Deer, WI · On-site
$90K - $130K/yr
Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer | Onsite in Brown Deer WI Applicants apply ONLY if Authorized to work in U.S. now and in future without employer sponsorship We're looking for a Principal ...
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$43.27 - $62.50/hr
Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer | Onsite in Brown Deer WI Applicants apply ONLY if Authorized to work in U.S. now and in future without employer sponsorship We're looking for a Principal ...
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Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$43.27 - $62.50/hr
Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer | Onsite in Brown Deer WI Applicants apply ONLY if Authorized to work in U.S. now and in future without employer sponsorship We're looking for a Principal ...
Lead design and integration of hardware, embedded software, and battery systems * .Develop ... Collaborate with engineering, product management, suppliers, and customers * .Ensure compliance ...
Lead design and integration of hardware, embedded software, and battery systems * .Develop ... Collaborate with engineering, product management, suppliers, and customers * .Ensure compliance ...
Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$129K - $170K/yr
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for microcontroller-based systems using C and C ... Contribute to both sustaining engineering activities and new product development initiatives within ...
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$129K - $170K/yr
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for microcontroller-based systems using C and C ... Contribute to both sustaining engineering activities and new product development initiatives within ...
Lead Embedded Software Developer
Franksville, WI · On-site
$105K - $154K/yr
Your work will influence product strategy, system performance, and the smart grid technologies ... embedded engineering excellence through code reviews, continuous integration, and modern ...
Lead Embedded Software Developer
Franksville, WI · On-site
$105K - $154K/yr
Your work will influence product strategy, system performance, and the smart grid technologies ... embedded engineering excellence through code reviews, continuous integration, and modern ...
Embedded systems development, with a focus on wireless drivers. * Embedded Linux kernel development and Wi-Fi driver stacks (e.g., mac80211, cfg80211). * C/C++ and scripting languages (Python)
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Embedded systems development, with a focus on wireless drivers. * Embedded Linux kernel development and Wi-Fi driver stacks (e.g., mac80211, cfg80211). * C/C++ and scripting languages (Python)
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| Aspect | Embedded Systems Developer | Firmware Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields | Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields |
| Work Environment | Designing and developing embedded software for hardware devices | Writing low-level firmware for microcontrollers and hardware components |
| Industry Usage | Automotive, consumer electronics, industrial machines | Consumer electronics, IoT devices, embedded hardware products |
Embedded Systems Developers and Firmware Engineers often share similar educational backgrounds and work in embedded hardware industries. However, Embedded Systems Developers focus on designing software for embedded systems, while Firmware Engineers specialize in writing low-level firmware directly controlling hardware components.

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INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutionson ourelectricalengineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to thebatteries,motors,and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineeringresources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we're pushing the limits in firmwareengineering,power electronics,embedded systems,machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We're just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE.
The Senior Embedded Engineer will utilize systems engineering approaches to lead the design and testing of embedded systems, working through the product development process in a team environment, interacting with cross-functional stakeholders such as hardware, firmware, product development, and reliability engineers. You will be responsible for leading lifecycle management for electronic reference designs and their corresponding architecture and requirements. You will work
You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Execute a lead role for the design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot embedded electronics hardware and firmware for mid to high complexity projects.
- Lead the development of test plans and test cases/procedures for embedded systems.
- Lead the life cycle of electronic embedded system architectures and requirements, including hardware and firmware interfaces, configuration management, risk management, etc.
- Support development and refinement of tools and processes for execution of system engineering practices within an agile, high-velocity product development environment.
- Provide candid and effective communications up, down and across the organization on progress, barrier removal and escalation of business risks/opportunities.
- Demonstrate Milwaukee Tools Culture of high performance and agility by independently creating Work Breakdown Structure for your work and driving to critical milestones.
- Drive urgency and accountabilityin project schedules to establishing and achieving key projectmetricsthat meet the organization's needs.
- Serve as a role model Milwaukee Tool's culture while mentoring, guiding, and coaching junior Engineers. Grow the ability to lead and manage a small team.
- Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and data acquisition systems.
- Independently track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and the Milwaukee process.
- Design and qualify new designs to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.
What TOOLS you'll bring with you:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, power electronics or related field.
- Knowledge of firmware architecture and codebase re-use methodology.
- Expertise in C programming and related development tools and processes, especially relating to microcontroller peripherals.
- Expertise in power electronics circuit design.
- Ability to read schematics and component data sheets, along with a basic understanding of digital circuits to understand the interaction between firmware and electronics.
- Proficient in systems thinking and applying to engineered systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills; exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10% (Domestic and International).
Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:
- Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Working knowledge of a second modern programming language such as Python or C++.
- Mentoring and leadership experience.
We provide these great perks and benefits:
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
- Education assistance.
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.