Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware Development
About the Role:
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware for control, sensing, and actuation systems that automate the operation of our quantum sensors. You'll primarily be developing new applications on our Xilinx Zynq + Embedded Linux platform based on requirements developed in collaboration with our research scientists to assist scientific advancement and to demonstrate our technology in the field.
The firmware is characterised by real-time constraints, data acquisition, signal processing, sequence execution, network communication, and hardware/FPGA interfacing.
You will join a growing team focused on quantum sensing for defence and aerospace, and work with experts in fields such as cold-atom interferometry, magnetometry, and inertial navigation to develop state-of-the-art technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the development, integration, and support of embedded systems employed in our quantum sensing and navigation systems targeting Xilinx SoC and STM32 platforms.
Responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of control, sensing, and actuation firmware needed to autonomously operate next generation quantum sensors.
Work in cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers to solve novel issues in research & development and product-focused environments.
Contribute to the success of field trials with industry partners.
Requirements:
Experience working in a research environment whilst collaborating with established engineering teams and research scientists.
Experience in algorithm development for control systems and autonomous sensor operation.
Proficiency with a systems programming language such as C, C++, or Rust.
Experience with a hardware description language (Verilog/VHDL)
Experience creating embedded linux distributions using tools such as Buildroot, Yocto, or Petalinux.
Experience using an RTOS to develop microcontroller firmware.
Why Us?
We offer:
Flexibility: We embrace workplace flexibility so you worry more about your impact vs a rigid work schedule.
Attractive salary: You'll get to have the start-up impact without the start-up wages.
Equity: We want people to have a sense of ownership in what they do and offer the potential for equity share and annual bonuses.
Cash bonus: We recognize exceptional performance and impact by offering annual discretionary cash bonuses.
Resources: We are well funded by the world's best technology investors, letting us chase our ambitions with minimal constraints.
Parental support: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your loved ones.
Diversity: We're an equal opportunity employer and actively support initiatives like the 'Global Women in Quantum' program to help expand the quantum workforce.
Unique culture: You'll be surrounded by some of the world's leading physicists, engineers, product, marketing and design people (to name a few) with a strong desire to learn and grow together.