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 (4 days in office; Friday remote) 

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 h...