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# Firmware Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Körber AG
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, DevOps, Eclipse (Software), Firmware, Github, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Build Tools, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.koerber.com/talentcommunity/apply/1385141533/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* 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%), * 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.

## Description

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., * 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, * You will work in a modern, flexible work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas


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