Senior Firmware Engineer at Badger Meter in Fairport, NY | From USD120,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

product testing

documentation

test planning

component design

project lead

change management

Innovative Testing: Conduct rigorous product and design verification tests to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
Documentation Excellence: Craft detailed product work instructions and process documents. Finalize release documentation for the hardware components of our products.
Strategic Planning: Define comprehensive product test plans and oversee production implementations.
Design Leadership: Design critical components and portions of projects, ensuring they align with our high standards.
Project Management: Collaborate with multi-discipline project teams to define project schedules, budgets, and risks. Serve as the technical lead on projects, driving them to successful completion.
Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
Continuous Improvement: Initiate and implement engineering change requests to keep our products at the forefront of technology.

Requirements

i2c/spi

bsc electrical

project management

7+ years

debugging

c/c++

Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C and SPI, as well as knowledge of hardware interfaces.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or CS/Software/Firmware Engineering.
Proven experience in project management and full ownership of the firmware development lifecycle—including planning, execution, release, and sustaining activities across multiple products
7+ more years of related experience
Experience with debugging tools
Foundational knowledge in embedded firmware, including memory management, data structures, algorithms, and networking
Firmware Lifecycle Mastery: Own every stage of the firmware lifecycle, from concept to implementation and sustaining efforts for multiple products. Lead the charge on product support and sustaining engineering activities.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++

Benefits

A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Competitive Pay
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
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!
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Annual Bonus

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$700M annually

Annual Revenue

Earning over $700 million annually through hardware, software, and analytics sales.

Born over a century ago in Milwaukee, the company pioneered reliable flow meters and water quality products.
Publicly traded (NYSE: BMI).
Its BlueEdge™ and BEACON™ systems modernize water networks with cellular connectivity, real‑time monitoring, and leak detection.
Typical projects range from smart metering rollouts for cities to HVAC and wastewater monitoring in commercial and industrial sites.
Specializes in sectors like municipal water, industrial, and commercial applications, backed by global manufacturing and support.
Has expanded through strategic acquisitions like SmartCover® to monitor sewer systems—extending its tech beyond customer water meters.
Known for innovative devices: battery‑free meters powered by water flow and endpoints that store months of data.
Its smart mobile apps (eg. EyeOnWater®) empower consumers to track usage, spot leaks, and manage bills independently.

Culture + Values

Act honestly, ethically and with integrity
Demonstrate passion for customer priorities
Leverage diverse perspectives, treating everyone with dignity
Drive for excellence by meeting commitments and continuously improving
Ensuring safety and caring for employees, communities and the environment

Environment + Sustainability

44% Reduction

Emissions Intensity Cumulative

since 2020 baseline, showing significant progress in reducing carbon footprint.

55% Cumulative Reduction

Emissions Intensity by 2024

achieved a milestone in lowering emissions compared to the 2020 baseline.

30% Reduction Goal

GHG Intensity by 2030

ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas intensity using 2024 as the baseline.

30% Water Intensity Reduction

Water Efficiency Improvement

successful implementation of measures to reduce water intensity across operations.

Estimated 5 billion gallons annual water savings enabled via customers using their cellular AMI leak detection
Ranked in top 10% of most sustainable U.S. companies by Barron’s for second consecutive year
New solar array at Milwaukee HQ (~700 MW) to cover ~15% of facility energy usage (completion early 2025)

Inclusion & Diversity

36% Executives

Diverse Leadership

36% of executive officers are diverse, including three women and one Southeast Asian.

40% Female Workforce

Global Gender Representation

40% of the global workforce consists of females, with 10% of these in management roles.

Minorities account for 32% of U.S. workforce.
Conduct annual external pay-equity analysis with no issues found.
Dedicated DEI team and annual third-party pay equity reviews in place.
Signatory to Equality Act supporting LGBTQ rights and committed to Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Diversity Pledge.

Articles

Careers at Badger Meter

Product Solutions

Innovation

Role

Description

product testing

documentation

test planning

component design

project lead

change management

Innovative Testing: Conduct rigorous product and design verification tests to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
Documentation Excellence: Craft detailed product work instructions and process documents. Finalize release documentation for the hardware components of our products.
Strategic Planning: Define comprehensive product test plans and oversee production implementations.
Design Leadership: Design critical components and portions of projects, ensuring they align with our high standards.
Project Management: Collaborate with multi-discipline project teams to define project schedules, budgets, and risks. Serve as the technical lead on projects, driving them to successful completion.
Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
Continuous Improvement: Initiate and implement engineering change requests to keep our products at the forefront of technology.

Requirements

i2c/spi

bsc electrical

project management

7+ years

debugging

c/c++

Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C and SPI, as well as knowledge of hardware interfaces.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or CS/Software/Firmware Engineering.
Proven experience in project management and full ownership of the firmware development lifecycle—including planning, execution, release, and sustaining activities across multiple products
7+ more years of related experience
Experience with debugging tools
Foundational knowledge in embedded firmware, including memory management, data structures, algorithms, and networking
Firmware Lifecycle Mastery: Own every stage of the firmware lifecycle, from concept to implementation and sustaining efforts for multiple products. Lead the charge on product support and sustaining engineering activities.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++

Benefits

A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Competitive Pay
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
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!
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Annual Bonus

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$700M annually

Annual Revenue

Earning over $700 million annually through hardware, software, and analytics sales.

Born over a century ago in Milwaukee, the company pioneered reliable flow meters and water quality products.
Publicly traded (NYSE: BMI).
Its BlueEdge™ and BEACON™ systems modernize water networks with cellular connectivity, real‑time monitoring, and leak detection.
Typical projects range from smart metering rollouts for cities to HVAC and wastewater monitoring in commercial and industrial sites.
Specializes in sectors like municipal water, industrial, and commercial applications, backed by global manufacturing and support.
Has expanded through strategic acquisitions like SmartCover® to monitor sewer systems—extending its tech beyond customer water meters.
Known for innovative devices: battery‑free meters powered by water flow and endpoints that store months of data.
Its smart mobile apps (eg. EyeOnWater®) empower consumers to track usage, spot leaks, and manage bills independently.

Culture + Values

Act honestly, ethically and with integrity
Demonstrate passion for customer priorities
Leverage diverse perspectives, treating everyone with dignity
Drive for excellence by meeting commitments and continuously improving
Ensuring safety and caring for employees, communities and the environment

Environment + Sustainability

44% Reduction

Emissions Intensity Cumulative

since 2020 baseline, showing significant progress in reducing carbon footprint.

55% Cumulative Reduction

Emissions Intensity by 2024

achieved a milestone in lowering emissions compared to the 2020 baseline.

30% Reduction Goal

GHG Intensity by 2030

ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas intensity using 2024 as the baseline.

30% Water Intensity Reduction

Water Efficiency Improvement

successful implementation of measures to reduce water intensity across operations.

Estimated 5 billion gallons annual water savings enabled via customers using their cellular AMI leak detection
Ranked in top 10% of most sustainable U.S. companies by Barron’s for second consecutive year
New solar array at Milwaukee HQ (~700 MW) to cover ~15% of facility energy usage (completion early 2025)

Inclusion & Diversity

36% Executives

Diverse Leadership

36% of executive officers are diverse, including three women and one Southeast Asian.

40% Female Workforce

Global Gender Representation

40% of the global workforce consists of females, with 10% of these in management roles.

Minorities account for 32% of U.S. workforce.
Conduct annual external pay-equity analysis with no issues found.
Dedicated DEI team and annual third-party pay equity reviews in place.
Signatory to Equality Act supporting LGBTQ rights and committed to Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Diversity Pledge.

Articles

Careers at Badger Meter

Product Solutions

Innovation