Firmware Engineer - Rotational NPD & Sustaining

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is offering a BUILD rotational program in which a candidate will rotate through multiple engineering and product-focused areas.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership exposure in a structured two-year track. Participants will rotate every six months across New Product Development and Sustaining/VAVE, with additional rotations across lighting hardware and engineering domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Proficiency with AI tools required.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% based on business needs.
• Experience in basic scripting and leveraging APIs.
• Experience with basic control cabling and network configuration.
• Comfortable working with third party lighting hardware.
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred.
• Team-oriented with initiative is highly preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Acuity Inc.'s two-year BUILD rotational program.
• Rotate to a different functional area every six months.
• Rotate through New Product Development and Sustaining/VAVE.
• Explore additional rotations such as Optical Engineering, Light Engine Engineering, Outsourced Product Development, Product Support, Product Management, Project Management, Tech Support, Field Service, Post Sales, and Labs & Certifications.
• Build business acumen, functional expertise, and professional skills through hands‑on experience.
• Collaborate with program peers on business processes and initiatives.
• Attend leadership report‑out meetings to share rotational learnings.
• Participate in performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.
• Take an active role in professional development and contribute to business objectives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

New Product Development

Sustaining/VAVE

Basic Scripting

API Leveraging

Microsoft Office

AI Tools

Leadership

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Control Cabling

Network Configuration

Third Party Lighting Hardware

Job description

Acuity Inc. is offering a BUILD rotational program in which a candidate will rotate through multiple engineering and product-focused areas.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership exposure in a structured two-year track. Participants will rotate every six months across New Product Development and Sustaining/VAVE, with additional rotations across lighting hardware and engineering domains.