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Embedded Engineer jobs in Denver, CO
Embedded engineers write the software that runs inside devices — from consumer gadgets to cars and medical equipment — working close to the hardware in C and C++ under tight resource limits.
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Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: SpaceBusiness Unit: SpaceStandard Job DescriptionOrion Safety and Reliability Engineering ManagerWe are seeking a first-line manager to lead Safety and Reliabilit…
$98.5k - $206.8k
Job Title: Full Stack Software Engineer/ DeveloperJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: NoneAntic…
$79.25k - $130.73k
OverviewGIS Solution Engineers on our Defense team are highly technical, trusted advisors to customers across the National Government team. They inspire customers supporting mission-critical work pushing GIS to new heigh…
$105k - $150k
Position: Staff, Hardware Test Engineer (Test Engineer, Staff)) Location: 8100 Shaffer Parkway Unit #100... ...their engineering talents to design and deploy Power Distribution, Embedded Monitoring and Control, Power Con…
$82.1k - $172.4k
to 10%Type of Travel: LocalAnticipated Posting End: 12/25/2026The Opportunity:This position is for a Senior Computer Vision AI/ML Engineer looking for new and challenging problems. As a CV AI/ML Engineer, you will apply…
$132.4k - $251.6k
nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s thre…
$200k - $240k
General EngineeringWork Schedule:Onsite - Phoenix, AZMoog Space and Defense Group is seeking a Spacecraft Integrated Systems Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of complex spacecraft…
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ColoradoSecurity Clearance: SecretBusiness Unit: Zachary PiperPosition Owner: Reese EelkemaZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Backend Engineer to support a next‑generation federal mission‑software program focused on mo…
and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than…
4 DAYS ONSITE / ONLY W2 ROLE Job Description- ·5 years of experience in wifi / networking domain with hands on development and architecture in embedded space. C programming, linux fundamentals, wifi, networking are the p…
Required Technical/Functional Skills ~5+ years of experience in embedded software development with a focus on Wi-Fi/networking. ~... ...implement effective solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams t…
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What embedded engineers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$52 | $77k–$108k |
| Mid level | $52–$71 | $108k–$148k |
| Senior | $69–$93 | $143k–$193k |
Adjusted for the Denver market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
C and C++Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M)RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)Hardware protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)Reading schematics and datasheetsDebugging with scopes and JTAGMemory and power constraintsRust or Python (a plus)Version control and CI for firmware
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What does the volatile keyword do, and when do you need it?
Explain it prevents the compiler optimizing away reads/writes, with the classic cases: hardware registers and variables shared with ISRs. Precision matters here.
How do you debug a device that crashes intermittently in the field?
Talk about logging within constraints, watchdog data, reproducing environmental conditions, and instrumented builds. Field debugging method is a core competency.
Walk me through what happens from power-on to your main loop running.
Cover reset vector, startup code, memory initialization, and clock configuration. Comfort with the boot path signals genuine low-level experience.
How do you write an interrupt service routine safely?
Keep it short, defer work to the main loop or a task, protect shared data, and avoid blocking calls. Mention the race conditions you are preventing.
How do you handle a memory-constrained target — say 64KB of RAM?
Discuss static allocation, avoiding heap fragmentation, measuring stack usage, and linker-map analysis. Concrete numbers from a past project help.
How do you test firmware?
Unit tests off-target with mocked hardware, hardware-in-the-loop rigs, and on-target integration tests. Acknowledging what is hard to test is part of a good answer.
Tell me about a hardware/software interaction bug you solved.
The best stories involve a scope or logic analyzer and a datasheet detail everyone missed. Show the collaboration with hardware engineers.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For embedded engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the microcontroller families, RTOSes, and protocols per project — embedded hiring screens on exact platform matches.
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Describe the products you shipped and their constraints (battery life achieved, memory footprint, certification requirements).
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Include debugging tooling experience — JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers — as it separates firmware engineers from application developers.
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Mention safety or regulatory work (MISRA, ISO 26262, FDA) if you have it; those doors are hard to open otherwise.
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Personal hardware projects with write-ups carry real weight in this field — link one if it is presentable.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Junior Embedded Engineer
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Embedded Engineer
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Senior Embedded Engineer
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Principal Firmware Engineer
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