Engineer I- Firmware
Badger Meter· Utilities· Oct 7, 2026 · 20d ago
Milwaukee WI
In office
Full-time
Mid
$115K–$166K est.
Job description
Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
At Badger Meter, we re more than a leading global water technology company - we re innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world s most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn t just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us, you ll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
The Engineer I, Firmware will support Badger Meter’s continued growth and alignment amongst product families. The Engineer I contributes to aspects of embedded systems regarding firmware development and product performance testing. The Engineer I assists projects involving new product development and maintaining existing products in the production environment while gaining product knowledge. This individual contributor role offers autonomy, creativity, and the opportunity to work side by side with the Engineering leaders. The incumbent must be willing and able to learn, work effectively in a multi-discipline team, and demonstrate effective problem-solving initiative and motivation.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Design firmware component/portion of a project with oversight
Provide firmware support for product and sustaining engineering with oversight from more senior engineers.
Perform product and design verification tests
Assist in defining plans/production implementations
Write product work instructions/process documents
Initiate and implement engineering change requests
Participates in multi-discipline project teams, provide input into project schedules, budgets and risks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
No previous experience required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or CS/Software/Firmware Engineering.
Basic working design knowledge of embedded microcontroller/microprocessor firmware (C, C , etc.)
Familiarly with revision control systems (Git or SVN)
Basic understanding of digital circuit design and troubleshooting.
Basic familiarity with implementing schematics for digital circuits, with common ECAD tools (Altium, PCAD, or Protel)
Experience working with test instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and environmental chambers for troubleshooting PCBs and electronic products. (Preferred)
Experience working with other company departments on occasion in technical support of products. (Preferred)
Experience debugging and prototyping embedded systems (Preferred)
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter: Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at dol.gov
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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