Sr. Firmware Control Systems Engineer

IPA - Innovative Product Achievements; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

IPA - Innovative Product Achievements seeks a Senior Firmware/Control Systems Engineer to lead embedded and control system efforts. You will own complex firmware architectures, drive innovation, and set technical standards for design and integration across products.

You will mentor engineers, shape processes, and ensure reliable field performance, with hybrid collaboration across in-office and remote days. 8+ years of deep technical expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of firmware/embedded systems experience.
• Strong C/C++ and real-time embedded systems expertise.
• Proven track record architecting firmware and control systems.
• Experience establishing coding standards and reusable frameworks.
• Excellent problem solving and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect firmware and control system solutions for entire products, establishing coding standards and best practices across the team.
• Design scalable software architectures and communication frameworks for multi-device networks, including hardware/software co-design.
• Develop novel control approaches 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, managing milestones and dependencies.

Skills

Firmware/embedded

C/C++

Real-time embedded systems

Control theory

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

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.

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