SeniorLead Firmware Engineer

Are you a hands-on architectural mastermind who thrives at the intersection of bits bytes and moving parts We are seeking a Senior/Lead Firmware Engineer to architect prototype and scale the next generation of our market-leading printing solutions.

In this role you wont just be maintaining legacy codeyou will be architecting new platforms from scratch for a diverse portfolio of devices including high-performance tabletop systems specialized care-label fabric printers and ultra-mobile handheld devices. You will collaborate deeply with cross-functional teams of electrical mechanical and software engineers to turn complex electro-mechanical requirements into seamless high-performance products that are reliable in the factory and resilient in the field.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design and implement robust real-time embedded software architectures from the ground up while establishing development best practices across the team.

• Develop low-level drivers and control algorithms for critical printing peripherals including stepper/DC motors thermal print heads and print engines.

• Collaborate with hardware and manufacturing teams early in the design cycle to ensure firmware supports efficient factory testing calibration and high-yield production.

• Drive fast-paced prototyping initiatives to validate new product concepts features and hardware components while providing strong technical leadership to elevate team capabilities.

• Design and implement robust telemetry logging and remote monitoring frameworks to proactively track device health and diagnose complex system-level bugs in the field.

• Drive the technical direction delegate and assign tasks and elevate the technical capabilities of the entire firmware team.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field required. Masters degree preferred.

• 10 years of experience in embedded systems development with expert-level proficiency in the C language.

• Proven experience architecting systems utilizing Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. FreeRTOS).

• Deep understanding of communication protocols (BLE Wi-Fi USB UART SPI I2C) and experience driving physical peripherals (motors thermal components sensors).

• Strong hands-on hardware debugging skills with comfortable reading of schematics and using standard lab equipment (scopes logic analyzers JTAG debuggers).

• Proven track record of designing firmware with full lifecycle and manufacturability in mind taking products from a blank text editor to a commercialized mass-produced reality.

Nice to Have 

• FPGA design and development experience using Verilog or VHDL is highly desired.

• Previous experience developing printers is highly desired.

• Previous experience developing for RFID encoders or readers.

• Experience with INTEGRITY OS.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• True Innovation: We are the market leaders in our space. Youll be working on cutting-edge highly visible products that impact global supply chains and retail environments.

• The Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy the stability of an established market leader combined with the energy speed and excitement of a fast-paced prototyping environment.

• True Cross-Functional Collaboration: No silos here. You will work directly with mechanical and electrical innovators who share your passion for hardware.

• Miamisburg Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that balances collaborative hands-on lab time in Miamisburg Ohio with the focus and convenience of remote work.

Additional Information :

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Onboarding Process

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time