Embedded Software Engineer

Position: Embedded Software Engineer III (C/C Firmware)

Location: Milwaukee area, WI 53172 (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Type: Full time permanent direct hire role - No C2C | No Sponsorship available

SALARY Range$95K -$140K Bonus and Benefits

I am looking for a true, embedded engineer — not just software. This is a hands-on firmware role supporting microprocessor-based control systems used in real-world infrastructure. You’ll be writing low-level C/C code, building device drivers, and working directly with hardware. This role has real engineering ownership.

In this role you will join a team that

• Writes embedded C/C firmware for low-power devices
• Develops device drivers (GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, etc.)
• Works directly with hardware (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Supports system integration, testing, and debugging
• Collaborates with EE hardware teams
  
  

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of embedded firmware experience (C/C )
• Strong Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering background
• Experience with low-power microcontrollers RT systems
• Hands-on debugging at the hardware level
• RTOS (Zephyr, Embedded Linux) is preferred
• Signal processing (FFT/DFT) is preferred
• Communications (Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) is preferred
  
  

Overview: Sterling Engineering / Staffing has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm that has been in business for over 57 years. With over 200 current active clients, with 500 positions in play, Sterling works within Automation, Energy, Facilities, Information Technology, Food, Logistics / Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering and R&D industries.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.