Firmware Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

Firmware Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where embedded systems development for industrial automation, medical devices, and defense electronics drives consistent demand. Companies like Rockwell Automation, Harley-Davidson, and GE Healthcare have established engineering centers in the state and hire firmware engineers at levels from associate to principal. The most in-demand specialties are real-time operating systems, microcontroller programming, and hardware-software integration for IoT and manufacturing applications. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerMilwaukee Tool
Top cityBrookfield, WI
Cities hiring7
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Firmware Test Engineer Intern
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Firmware Test Engineer Intern
Badger Meter
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
1,001-5,000

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Intern, Firmware Engineer
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Intern, Firmware Engineer
Rockwell Automation
Mequon, Wisconsin
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$22 - $32/hr
10,000+

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Senior Firmware Engineer
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Senior Firmware Engineer
i3 Product Development
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$110k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
51-200

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Firmware Test Engineer I
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Firmware Test Engineer I
Badger Meter
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Firmware Engineer
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Firmware Engineer
ALTEN
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$90k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Firmware Engineer Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Brookfield
5 jobs
Waukesha
3 jobs
Ripon
2 jobs
Mequon
2 jobs
Milwaukee
2 jobs
Menomonee Falls
2 jobs
Sun Prairie
1 job

Firmware Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Milwaukee Tool4 open roles
Team TTI3 open roles
Badger Meter2 open roles

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in firmware engineer jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science required
  • Proficiency in embedded C or C++ for microcontroller and microprocessor development
  • Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or Zephyr
  • Familiarity with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and USB
  • Ability to read schematics and collaborate with hardware engineers during bring-up and debugging
  • Experience using debugging tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Firmware Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a firmware engineer in Wisconsin?

Most firmware engineers in Wisconsin enter the field with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license specifically for firmware engineers, though professional engineers who sign off on regulated designs may pursue a Professional Engineer credential through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Employers across Milwaukee and Madison typically recruit directly from programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Wisconsin's technical college system.

Which companies hire firmware engineers in Wisconsin?

Employers hiring firmware engineers in Wisconsin right now include Milwaukee Tool, Team TTI, and Badger Meter, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's industrial automation, medical device, and defense manufacturing sectors drive steady demand, making the state one of the more active markets for embedded systems talent in the Midwest.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most firmware engineer jobs?

Brookfield, Waukesha, and Ripon have the most firmware engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of industrial automation and manufacturing companies, including large employers with engineering headquarters in the metro, while Madison's medical device and research-driven tech sector generates strong demand, and smaller metros benefit from the presence of regional defense or industrial contractors.

Are there remote firmware engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, but they're rare. Firmware engineering is inherently hands-on, requiring access to physical hardware for flashing, debugging, and validation, which limits remote work compared to purely software roles. About 100% of firmware engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve architecture, code review, or documentation rather than active bring-up work.

How can I get hired as a firmware engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op during your degree, which many Wisconsin employers convert to full-time offers. Rockwell Automation and GE Healthcare both run structured intern and new-graduate programs out of their Wisconsin locations. Candidates from adjacent roles in electrical technician or software quality assurance positions often transition by demonstrating a personal project portfolio, showing working embedded code on platforms like Arduino or STM32, or completing an associate-level certification in embedded systems from Milwaukee School of Engineering's continuing education program.

Where can I find and apply to firmware engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to firmware engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location preference, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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