Principal Firmware Engineer - IoT
On-siteBrookfield, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Lead design, implementation, and testing of embedded IoT wireless systems while identifying engineering trends to drive Milwaukee Tool's technical direction. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including hardware, mechanical, and product teams to add new IoT features for next-generation power tools. Mentor the team in C/C++ firmware development, task management, and root cause analysis, utilizing laboratory equipment like spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes. Create firmware test strategies with automation and manage robust project roadmaps to ensure accountability for key metrics. Frame and escalate business risks to senior leadership while communicating across diverse technical and non-technical groups. Requires 7+ years of experience in embedded systems, C++ RTOS programming, and wireless protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi, or LoRa.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in a design related role
- Strong understanding and knowledge of common wireless communications protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy, Cellular, Wi-Fi, Zig-bee, or LoRa
- Understanding of wireless communications, embedded systems, and PCBA manufacturing
- Analog and digital system tradeoffs and design, including signal integrity and noise analysis
- Experience in C++ RTOS programming targeted at an implementation on microcontrollers
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgement
- Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- Efficient
- Process oriented
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing Bluetooth Low Energy products
- Expertise in C and C++ programming for low power communications microcontrollers
- Background in embedded development using FreeRTOS
- Knowledge of the CMake build system
- Experience developing on a common firmware platform that satisfies the requirements for multiple products
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