Embedded Software Engineer, Quantum Sensing Systems

Job overview

The Embedded Software Engineer, Quantum Sensing Systems role is onsite in Boulder, CO, with an annual salary of $120,000–$140,000. FieldLine Industries develops quantum magnetometers and multi-sensor systems for applications including navigation, unexploded ordnance detection, maritime sensing, and space systems. The engineer builds and maintains firmware, embedded Linux platforms, and software tools that enable the company’s sensors to operate, be tested, calibrated, and deployed. The role owns major software subsystems and collaborates with physicists and electrical and mechanical engineers to bring sensor systems from the lab into field and space deployments.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain Zephyr RTOS firmware, including drivers, board support, and peripheral interfaces
• build embedded Linux platforms, including board bring-up, drivers, build systems, and services
• work on software for FPGA-based signal processing and sensor data acquisition
• design fault-tolerant software for field and space environments
• integrate sensors with drone platforms
• automate laboratory and production work
• contribute to Python data tools, databases, and networked communications
• support hardware bring-up and system debugging
• and help establish version control, code review, CI, testing, and documentation practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

embedded software engineer

quantum sensing systems

c++

zephyr rtos

embedded linux

fpga

python

boulder co

fieldline industries

$120k-$140k

full-time

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, employee discounts, health insurance, paid time off, company parties, dental insurance, free food and snacks, and vision insurance.

Why this role

Mid-level role requiring 3+ years of embedded software experience. Work spans firmware, embedded Linux, FPGA-related systems, laboratory automation, and deployed sensor hardware.

About the employer

FIELDLINE INDUSTRIES is hiring for this role. Industry: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.