Job Description

Job Title: Firmware Engineer - Bare Metal

Location: Waukesha, WI

Duration: Long Term

Job Summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer – Bare Metal to support Generac in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role focuses on low-level firmware development using bare-metal C programming for embedded systems. The ideal candidate will be highly hands-on, capable of independently debugging firmware, and comfortable working closely with hardware and lab equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain bare-metal firmware using the C programming language .
• Independently troubleshoot and debug firmware , including hardware-level issues.
• Utilize oscilloscopes and other lab tools to diagnose and resolve firmware and hardware interaction problems.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve root cause issues within embedded C code.
• Read and interpret microcontroller datasheets , schematics, and technical documentation.
• Modify and maintain linker scripts, configuration files, and build files .
• Support board bring-up and hardware validation activities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Use development tools such as Visual Studio Code and participate in basic DevOps workflows when applicable.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent experience in bare-metal firmware development using C .
• Proven experience debugging and troubleshooting own firmware code .
• Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes for embedded system debugging.
• Strong ability to identify and resolve root cause issues in C code.
• Experience reading datasheets and editing linker scripts or configuration files .
• Solid understanding of embedded systems fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with board bring-up activities.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and processes .
• Experience using Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs.
• Exposure to power, energy, or industrial embedded systems.

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