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Junior Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Colorado

@Orchard

Embedded Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$129K - $170K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Colorado Springs, CO (100% On-Site | 5 Days/Week) Contract Must be a U.S. Citizen @Orchard LLC has an immediate need to fulfill a long-term contract role as an Embedded ...

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Actalent

Embedded Software Engineer

Johnstown, CO

$127K - $168K/yr

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Embedded Software Engineer This fully remote Embedded Software Engineer role focuses on designing and developing embedded firmware for innovative water quality instrumentation. You will work in a ...

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Medtronic

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Lafayette, CO

$129K - $169K/yr

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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in engineering methods and product ... Experience developing software for embedded systems. * Experience working in Linux-based embedded ...

Medtronic

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Lafayette, CO

$129K - $169K/yr

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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in engineering methods and product ... Experience developing software for embedded systems. * Experience working in Linux-based embedded ...

Medtronic

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Lafayette, CO · On-site

$129K - $169K/yr

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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in engineering methods and product ... Experience developing software for embedded systems. * Experience working in Linux-based embedded ...

Lunar Outpost

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$134K - $177K/yr

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Currently, we are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to our mission in a ... Experience mentoring junior engineers and task planning Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level ...

Lunar Outpost, Inc.

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$137K - $180K/yr

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Currently, we are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to our mission in a ... Experience mentoring junior engineers and task planning Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level ...

Protingent

Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Louisville, CO · On-site

$156K - $215K/yr

Position Title: Sr Embedded Software Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an ... Mentoring and guiding junior and intermediate engineers will be an integral part of your role ...

Sierra Space Corporation

Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Louisville, CO · On-site

$129K - $169K/yr

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About the Role The Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Sierra Space brings extensive ... Mentoring and guiding junior and intermediate engineers will be an integral part of your role ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior embedded software engineer in Colorado is $99,413.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,800.00 and $100,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What do junior embedded software engineers do?

As a Junior Embedded Software Engineer, your daily tasks often include writing code for microcontrollers, debugging hardware-software integration issues, running tests, and updating documentation. You'll usually collaborate with senior engineers and hardware teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot embedded solutions. The work environment is generally a mix of office or lab settings, involving both individual work and group projects. This role offers hands-on learning opportunities and exposure to various technologies, helping you build a strong foundation for future career advancement in embedded systems.

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To thrive as a Junior Embedded Software Engineer, you need a solid understanding of C/C++ programming, microcontroller architectures, and basic electronics, often demonstrated by a relevant engineering degree or coursework. Familiarity with integrated development environments (IDEs), debuggers, version control systems like Git, and real-time operating systems (RTOS) is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, effective teamwork, and good communication skills help you excel in cross-functional tech teams. These skills enable you to develop reliable embedded systems, efficiently troubleshoot software issues, and collaborate effectively in fast-paced engineering environments.

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Embedded Software Engineer

@Orchard

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$129K - $170K/yr

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Embedded Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO (100% On-Site | 5 Days/Week)

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Must be a U.S. Citizen

@Orchard LLC has an immediate need to fulfill a long-term contract role as an Embedded Software Engineer with Ethernet Switch experience. The role is in support of a client that builds resilient, secure, and decentralized edge infrastructure designed to ensure mission-critical communication and computing under any condition. Our team works at the intersection of advanced hardware and software engineering to deploy hardened systems where failure is not an option.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Embedded Software Engineer to join the engineering team in Colorado Springs. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting embedded software and hardware microprocessor development systems. You will develop bare-metal or RTOS applications, write low-level drivers for custom peripherals, and work closely with embedded FPGA processor design flows.

As part of a lean, high-velocity team, you must be a self-starter who thrives with light guidance, possesses strong technical autonomy, and takes pride in building reliable, testable code for specialized hardware.

Key Responsibilities

  • Embedded Development: Write, optimize, and maintain high-performance C code for microprocessors, microcontrollers, and FPGA-based embedded processors.
  • Peripheral Integration: Design, write, and test applications and low-level drivers for hardware peripherals (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe, Ethernet, GPIO).
  • FPGA Processor Design Flow: Utilize FPGA embedded processor design flows (e.g., AMD Xilinx MicroBlaze/Zynq, Intel Nios/SoC FPGA) to integrate hardware and software components.
  • Testing & Validation: Build, execute, and automate test scripts to validate software functionality, peripheral communication, and hardware-software interaction.
  • System Integration & Debugging: Use lab equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, debuggers, JTAG) to troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues.
  • Independent Execution: Own features from requirement to deployment, working independently and collaboratively within a tight-knit engineering team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (required due to security/compliance standards).
  • Core Programming: Expert-level C programming skills specifically tailored for resource-constrained embedded environments.
  • Hardware/Microprocessor Systems: Deep hands-on experience supporting embedded hardware and microprocessor development setups.
  • FPGA Processor Flows: Proven experience with embedded FPGA processor design workflows, soft/hard IP cores, and hardware-software co-design.
  • Peripheral Drivers: Demonstrated success writing bare-metal or low-level applications/drivers for standard peripheral interfaces.
  • Scripting & Automation: Strong experience building and running test scripts (Python, Bash, or similar) for automated hardware validation.
  • Work Style: Self-motivated, highly accountable, and comfortable operating independently with light guidance in a small-team environment.
  • Presence: Willingness and ability to work 5 days per week on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, Zephyr) or Embedded Linux system development.
  • Familiarity with hardware description languages (VHDL or Verilog).
  • Background in secure boot, cryptographic hardware acceleration, or hardened defensive systems.

Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skill set, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atOrchard.com.