Embedded Firmware Engineer — Quantum Hardware (ARM Cortex‑M)

Q-Block Computing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

A tech company in quantum technologies seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop firmware for quantum hardware platforms. You will design and validate firmware modules, implement device drivers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates hold a degree in a relevant field and have over 3 years of experience in embedded firmware development. Benefits include extended health care and life insurance. Candidates eligible for Government of Canada clearance are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development with ARM Cortex-M or comparable architectures.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, and maintain embedded firmware modules in C/C++.
• Implement and validate peripheral device drivers for precision analog and digital ICs.
• Develop DMA transfer configurations, GPIO management routines, and interrupt service routines.
• Implement digital control loop modules and real-time signal handling functions.
• Integrate and test firmware across multiple control units as a synchronized system.
• Write documentation for firmware modules, including test procedures and guides.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and characterization using lab instruments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, software, and systems teams.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

SPI, I2C, UART understanding

Ability to read schematics

Laboratory instruments proficiency

Experience with development environments

Digital signal processing exposure

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field

Job description

A tech company in quantum technologies seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop firmware for quantum hardware platforms. You will design and validate firmware modules, implement device drivers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates hold a degree in a relevant field and have over 3 years of experience in embedded firmware development. Benefits include extended health care and life insurance. Candidates eligible for Government of Canada clearance are encouraged to apply.