Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Firmware Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing and delivering embedded firmware. The engineer will develop robust C/C++ firmware, collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams, and support the full product lifecycle from board bring-up through testing and launch. Operating in a FreeRTOS environment and creating embedded software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver embedded firmware for HVAC, IoT, and building automation controllers.
• Develop robust C/C++ firmware.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams.
• Support the full product lifecycle from board bring-up through testing and launch.
• Operate in a FreeRTOS environment and create embedded software architecture.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years experience in firmware development.
• Proficiency in Embedded C and C++ programming at the application level.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and RS-485.
• Experience with FreeRTOS.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience debugging hardware.

Work Environment

Relaxed environment with lots of flexibility. This is an in-office role, but there could be hybrid flexibility once up to speed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middleton, WI.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Middleton,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.