Location: Duluth, GA Department: Engineering & Product Development Reports to: Firmware/Software Engineering Manager Direct Reports: None Type: Full-Time Status: Exempt Schedule: Hybrid M-F (Monday and Friday remote; Tuesday-Thursday in office) Salary: $116,850 - $125,000 annually + Annual Performance Bonus Eligible The Role We’re seeking a Senior Firmware/Control Systems Engineer to serve as a technical leader across our embedded, controls, and cross-functional engineering teams. This role owns complex firmware architectures, drives control system innovation, and sets the technical standard for how IPA designs and ships firmware — from coding practices to hardware/software integration. You’ll play a key role in mentoring other engineers, shaping team processes, and ensuring our products perform reliably in the field. What You’ll Do • Architect firmware and control system solutions for entire products, establishing coding standards and best practices adopted across the team. • Design scalable software architectures and communication frameworks for multi-device networks, including hardware/software co-design. • Design novel control approaches and optimization techniques and mentor others in control theory and embedded development. • Establish testing, validation, and root cause analysis standards used across products. • Lead firmware workstreams within larger programs, ensuring milestones are met, and dependencies are managed proactively. • Redesign team processes to eliminate bottlenecks, mentor engineers on complex problem-solving, and help the team stay ahead of industry trends. What You Bring • A strong technical foundation in firmware/embedded systems engineering, with 8+ years of relevant experience. • Deep expertise in C/C++, real-time embedded systems, and control theory. • A proven track record architecting firmware and control systems for complex, multi-device or mission-critical products. • Experience establishing coding standards, design patterns, and reusable frameworks that scale across a team. • Strong root cause analysis skills and a track record resolving complex system failures. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership. You’ll Excel If You • Enjoy owning technical problems end-to-end — from architecture and design through implementation and validation. • Are energized by mentoring other engineers and raising the technical bar for a whole team. • Can navigate ambiguity confidently, translating complex technical tradeoffs into clear direction. • Communicate credibly with a wide range of stakeholders, from individual contributors to senior leaders. • Are motivated by building scalable, reliable systems in complex or regulated environments where quality truly matters. What We Offer • The opportunity to own firmware and control system architecture in a high-impact, technical leadership role. • Direct partnership with systems, software, and QA teams to shape how IPA designs and ships products. • Autonomy to mentor engineers, redesign team processes, and influence technical direction beyond your immediate scope. • Professional development and career growth within a growing engineering organization. • A hybrid work model with flexibility and collaboration built in (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). • Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.