Senior Firmware Engineer

Organization Summary:

Lindsay Corporation is a global company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of a growing population. As one of the world’s leading providers of irrigation and water management, its Zimmatic systems are operating in more than 90 countries. Lindsay Corporation’s infrastructure division offers a wide range of products that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. Since 1955, Lindsay Corporation has been at the forefront of research and development of products and services designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Engineering team in either our Olathe, KS or Omaha, NE location.  This position will play a critical role in the development of embedded systems across Lindsay’s product portfolio. This role combines hands-on firmware development with technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural influence. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure firmware solutions while helping shape the future of Lindsay’s IoT strategy.

This position requires a proactive, self-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can operate effectively with minimal supervision. You’ll be expected to take initiative, solve complex problems independently, and contribute meaningfully to both technical execution and strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

Firmware Development & Architecture

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for new and existing products.

• Architect scalable firmware systems and frameworks supporting multiple product lines.

• Lead development of high-impact features and prototypes for next-generation connected devices.

• Perform board-level bring-up, system testing, and validation plan execution.

• Ensure compliance with coding standards, design principles, and quality benchmarks.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and senior engineers.

• Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and architecture evaluations.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Share knowledge across engineering teams to amplify technical excellence.

Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with Solutions Architects, Product Management, and Operations to align firmware capabilities with business goals.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools for adoption across firmware initiatives.

• Contribute to long-term strategy and technical direction for Lindsay’s embedded systems.

Technical Expertise Required

• Constrained electronic designs (memory and throughput)

• Digital interfaces and protocols: SPI, I2C, UART

• Compilers and RTOS

• Test equipment: oscilloscope, DVM, power supply, JTAG debuggers

• Board-level and system testing

• Product validation plan development and execution

• Mentoring and leading junior team members in proper firmware development and processes

• Technical project leadership and cross-functional collaboration

• Other duties as assigned for product design completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• 10–15+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, including leadership roles.

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with microcontroller families, especially ESP32 and STM32.

• Familiarity with IoT protocols and cloud-native architecture.

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