Sr. Firmware Control Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Firmware/Control Systems Engineer serves as a technical leader across embedded, controls, and cross-functional engineering teams. The role owns complex firmware architectures, advances control system innovation, and sets technical standards for firmware design and delivery, including coding practices and hardware/software integration. It also includes mentoring engineers, shaping team processes, and ensuring products perform reliably in the field. The position partners directly with systems, software, and QA teams to influence how products are designed and shipped. It offers autonomy to mentor engineers, improve processes, and shape technical direction beyond the immediate team, along with professional development and career growth opportunities. The role is based in Duluth, Georgia, and is described as hybrid; the listing specifies four in-office days and Friday remote, while the benefits section describes three in-office days and two remote days.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant firmware or embedded systems engineering 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 of resolving complex system failures.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Enjoys owning technical problems end-to-end, from architecture and design through implementation and validation.
- Is energized by mentoring engineers and raising the technical bar for a team.
- Can navigate ambiguity and translate complex technical tradeoffs into clear direction.
- Communicates credibly with stakeholders ranging from individual contributors to senior leaders.
- Is motivated by building scalable, reliable systems in complex or regulated environments where quality matters.
Responsibilities
- Architect firmware and control system solutions for entire products and establish 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.
- Mentor engineers in control theory, embedded development, and complex problem-solving.
- Establish testing, validation, and root cause analysis standards used across products.
- Lead firmware workstreams within larger programs, ensuring milestones are met and dependencies are proactively managed.
- Redesign team processes to eliminate bottlenecks and help the team stay ahead of industry trends.
- Own technical problems end-to-end, from architecture and design through implementation and validation.
Benefits
- Professional development and career growth within a growing engineering organization.
- Hybrid work model with flexibility and collaboration built in.
- Competitive compensation and annual performance bonus eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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