Senior Firmware Engineer

Badger Meter • Racine, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? At Badger Meter, we're on the lookout for a dynamic and passionate Senior Firmware Engineer to drive our growth and innovation across our product families. If you thrive on creativity, autonomy, and leading-edge technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you! As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our embedded firmware, spearheading firmware development and ensuring top-notch product performance. Your role will be pivotal in new product development and maintaining our existing products in a production environment.

Requirements

• 7+ more years of related experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or CS/Software/Firmware Engineering.
• Proven experience in project management and full ownership of the firmware development lifecycle—including planning, execution, release, and sustaining activities across multiple products
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++
• Foundational knowledge in embedded firmware, including memory management, data structures, algorithms, and networking
• Experience with debugging tools
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C and SPI, as well as knowledge of hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Firmware Lifecycle Mastery: Own every stage of the firmware lifecycle, from concept to implementation and sustaining efforts for multiple products. Lead the charge on product support and sustaining engineering activities.
• Innovative Testing: Conduct rigorous product and design verification tests to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
• Strategic Planning: Define comprehensive product test plans and oversee production implementations.
• Documentation Excellence: Craft detailed product work instructions and process documents. Finalize release documentation for the hardware components of our products.
• Continuous Improvement: Initiate and implement engineering change requests to keep our products at the forefront of technology.
• Design Leadership: Design critical components and portions of projects, ensuring they align with our high standards.
• Project Management: Collaborate with multi-discipline project teams to define project schedules, budgets, and risks. Serve as the technical lead on projects, driving them to successful completion.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees