Firmware Controls Engineer

Körber; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setting

Competitive salary

Educational programs

Employee assistance programs

401(k) matching

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability insurance

Job summary

Körber Supply Chain LLC in Irving, TX, is seeking a Firmware Engineering Lead to drive end-to-end firmware development for machine control systems. You will lead firmware teams, estimate labor and materials for projects, and verify firmware in live mail-processing environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in firmware with C/C++, Altera NIOS II tooling, and experience collaborating with EE hardware engineers. Hybrid work in Irving with up to 25% travel is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years firmware development experience creating algorithms and solving control system issues.
• Experience leading firmware teams through full project lifecycle.
• Experience bidding time and materials for firmware projects.
• Experience with EE hardware engineers to develop control applications.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with Altera NIOS II software build tools for Eclipse.
• Experience with MicroChip dsPIC processors and MPLAB X IDE build tools.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as DevOps, GitHub, etc.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop control algorithms for machine control in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers.
• Lead firmware engineers through all project stages.
• Assist bid/proposal teams with labor hours and material cost estimates.
• Verify firmware in live mail-processing environments with test engineers.
• Be part of a high-performing, multi-site, multi-program team.
• Own all phases of firmware development for various applications.
• Collaborate in a team-based, cooperative environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Bidding time & materials

EE hardware collaboration

C/C++

Altera NIOS II

MPLAB X IDE

DevOps / GitHub

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/CE/EE

Tools

Altera NIOS II tools

MPLAB X IDE build tools

DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding for local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time.

The Firmware Engineering Lead will be responsible for the end‑to‑end development of machine control firmware solutions, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to design and implement control algorithms. This role will lead teams of firmware engineers through all project phases, support bid and proposal efforts through labor and material cost estimation, and work with test engineers to verify firmware in live mail‑processing environments. As part of a high‑performing, multi‑site team, the role will apply expertise in embedded firmware development to deliver reliable control applications, effectively communicate technical issues to stakeholders, and support program execution across multiple applications.

Your role in our team

• You will work with electrical and mechanical engineers to develop control algorithms for machine control.
• You will lead teams of firmware engineers through all stages of a project.
• You will work with internal bid and proposal teams to assist them in creating labor hours and material costs for customer projects.
• You will work with test engineers to assist them with verification of the firmware in the live environment of mail processing
• You will be part of a high-performing, multi-site, and multi-program team
• You will be responsible for all phases of developing firmware for various applications
• You will work in a collaborative and team-based environment

Your profile

• You have experience leading a team of firmware engineers through a project
• You have experience bidding time and materials for firmware projects
• You have experience working with EE hardware engineers to develop and implement control applications
• You have experience with C/C++
• You have experience with Altera NIOS II software build tools for Eclipse
• You have experience with MicroChip dsPIC processors and MPLAB X IDE build tools
• You have familiarity with source control software packages such as DevOps, GitHub, etc.
• You are willing to travel (up to 25%)

Education And Experience Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• You have a minimum of 5 years of firmware development experience creating algorithms, troubleshooting issues, and finding solutions for control systems

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Your environment at Körber

Körber Supply Chain LLC, headquartered in Irving, TX (USA), is a leading provider of innovative products and solutions in mail and parcel logistics and automation. Digitization, software solutions, and customer services along the entire product life cycle complete the portfolio. Our dedicated team of highly-trained employees offers flexible and innovative solutions to meet our customers’ needs consistently.

This role offers a hybrid work setting based in Irving, Texas, with up to 25% domestic travel.

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Your Benefits

• You will work in a modern, flexible work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas
• You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with international clients and colleagues
• You will receive generous time off and a competitive salary
• You will have access to attractive benefits, including educational and employee assistance programs, and 401(K) contribution matching
• You will be provided with company-paid benefits such as basic life insurance and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability plans, and many more

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via [e-mail]. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at‑will employment status

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e‑mail to [e-mail]. Judith Lascano is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e‑mail or telephone.