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Firmware Engineer

Actalent
Menomonee Falls, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026

Job Title: Firmware Engineer

From concept to production, you will lead firmware development, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Develop innovative, robust firmware solutions for complex challenges independently

Lead software development and maintenance for one or multiple projects, spanning from concept to end-of-life

Design and implement software solutions for both production and R&D projects

Develop firmware in C, ensuring optimal performance and reliability

Design, Simulate and Test embedded applications using Simulink

Adhere to software development standards, including modeling and coding practices, documentation, and testing methodologies

Provide support for production-related firmware issues and electronics purchasing concerns

Demonstrate working knowledge of schematic-level electrical design and hardware interactions

Implement CAN communication protocols efficiently, aligning with JWS product requirements

Drive the adoption and automation of Model-Based Software Development (MBSD) using MathWorks tools

Create C or Python-based PC applications and automation scripts

Qualifications:

  • 2 years of experience in embedded firmware development, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering (a Master’s is a plus!).
  • Proficiency in C, experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems, and a deep understanding of CAN, UART, and other industry-standard communication protocols.
  • Experience with Simulink, Model-Based Software Development (MBSD), FreeRTOS, or embedded cybersecurity (i.e., root certificate chain of trust, HSMs, etc.) is highly desirable.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

excellent benefits, flexibility, PTO, healthcare, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 3, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000 - $115,000

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