Sr. Firmware Control Systems Engineer

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.