Firmware Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Firmware Engineer jobs in Colorado draw from one of the most active embedded systems markets in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductors, and connected hardware across the Front Range. The heaviest hiring happens in and around Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Aerospace have long-established engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties are real-time operating systems, RTOS-based embedded development, and wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth and Zigbee. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerMicron Technology
Top cityLongmont, CO
Cities hiring9
Work type75% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Micron Technology
Firmware Engineer
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Micron Technology
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Firmware Engineer
Micron Technology
Longmont, Colorado
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$100k - $254k/yr
10,000+

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Micron Technology
Staff Engineer, Firmware and Product Test Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Firmware and Product Test Engineering
Micron Technology
Longmont, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$127k - $215k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Micron Technology
MTS Firmware Engineer
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MTS Firmware Engineer
Micron Technology
Longmont, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$175k - $307k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Micron Technology
Staff SSD Firmware Engineer
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Staff SSD Firmware Engineer
Micron Technology
Longmont, Colorado
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$144k - $245k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Sanmina
Firmware Engineer
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Sanmina
Added 1w ago
Firmware Engineer
Sanmina
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
$80k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Firmware Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Longmont
7 jobs
Denver
3 jobs
Boulder
3 jobs
Fort Collins
3 jobs
Lakewood
1 job
Broomfield
1 job
Louisville
1 job
Colorado Springs
1 job
Greenwood Village
1 job

Firmware Engineer Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Micron Technology
Micron Technology7 open roles
SCRAM Systems
SCRAM Systems2 open roles
Advanced Energy Industries
Advanced Energy Industries2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in firmware engineer jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience writing embedded C or C++ for resource-constrained microcontrollers
  • Familiarity with RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or Zephyr
  • Experience with hardware debugging tools including JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance for defense-sector roles in Colorado

Firmware Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a firmware engineer in Colorado?

Colorado does not require a state-issued license to work as a firmware engineer. Most employers hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, and hands-on embedded development experience. Building a portfolio of projects using microcontrollers and open-source RTOS platforms strengthens a candidacy significantly. For defense-focused roles, common in Colorado Springs and the Denver metro, the ability to obtain a federal security clearance is often a practical prerequisite.

Which companies hire firmware engineers in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring firmware engineers in Colorado include Micron Technology, SCRAM Systems, and Advanced Energy Industries, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's dense concentration of aerospace and defense primes, as well as a growing consumer electronics and IoT hardware sector along the Front Range, keeps employer demand broad and consistent across seniority levels.

Which Colorado cities have the most firmware engineer jobs?

Longmont, Denver, and Boulder account for the largest share of firmware engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's largest tech and defense hub, Colorado Springs draws heavily from its military installations and defense contractors, and Boulder's established hardware and semiconductor ecosystem produces consistent demand for embedded specialists at both startups and established firms.

Are there remote firmware engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused roles, because firmware engineering often requires direct access to hardware, lab equipment, and prototype boards. About 25% of firmware engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and the remote-eligible subset tends to concentrate in later-stage software integration, code review, and architecture work rather than bring-up or board-level debugging.

How can I get hired as a firmware engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is targeting associate or junior embedded engineer roles, which Colorado's aerospace and defense primes, including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, post periodically alongside new-grad programs in their Colorado facilities. A degree in electrical or computer engineering combined with personal microcontroller projects, an internship in embedded development, or experience in adjacent roles such as hardware test engineer or electronics technician opens the door. Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ early is a practical edge for clearance-track roles common in Colorado Springs.

Where can I find and apply to firmware engineer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to firmware engineer jobs in Colorado directly on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated in real time. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply to the ones that fit without needing to create a profile or sign up first.

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