Embedded Firmware Engineer

Your Job

Join us as an Embedded Firmware Engineer designing and delivering firmware that powers next-generation devices! You will turn concepts into reliable, low-power products by developing firmware architectures, leading cross-functional development efforts, and driving measurable improvements in product performance and customer experience.

Our Team

You will be part of the Devices team, a collaborative, cross-disciplinary group of hardware, software, and project engineers focused on taking motorized, sensor-driven systems from prototype to production. We move quickly, iterate often, and prioritize customer-centric solutions.

What You Will Do

• Architect and deliver embedded firmware that enables reliable, low-power devices and improves product performance and customer outcomes.
• Translate product requirements into firmware designs and algorithms that reduce energy use, improve responsiveness, and simplify maintenance.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to integrate firmware with mechanical, electrical, and cloud/software components to accelerate time-to-market.
• Define and execute verification strategies and test plans using statistical analysis to increase product quality and reduce field issues.
• Drive multiple projects to completion on schedule while documenting architecture, decisions, and delivery artifacts in source control and lifecycle systems (e.g., Git, SAP).

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (electrical, electronics, computer, or software) or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient in C and C++ for embedded systems development.
• Hands-on experience with embedded microcontrollers and proven debugging/troubleshooting techniques.
• Working knowledge of motor controls, power supplies, low-power electronics, and wireless communications.
• Experience managing code repositories with Git and documenting work in engineering lifecycle systems.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience developing on ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) in embedded devices.
• Experience working in an agile project development environment.
• Familiarity with automated unit testing and embedded testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages (e.g. C#, JavaScript, Object-Oriented Languages)

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.


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Equal Opportunities

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