Embedded Software Engineer
Nomad Atomics
Embedded Software Engineer
Nomad Atomics
Deployable quantum gravimeters for subsurface sensing
Nomad Atomics · Melbourne, Australia · — · Posted 2026-04-20
Workplace: on_site
Who we are
Nomad Atomics is on a mission to make the broad uptake of quantum sensing a reality and simultaneously push the limits of our field beyond what we think is possible. We are building the world’s most advanced fit-for-purpose quantum sensors to allow us to see the world like never before.
Our team is made up of leaders in the quantum sensing field. We believe the time for commercial quantum sensing has come, and we are determined to make it happen.
We are growing here at Nomad Atomics – FAST. We are searching for people who want to finally take the commercial sensing game into the modern era of technology.
Who you are
You are a voracious learner, and you love building things. You do not shy away from taking on the impossible. You apply these principles to all parts of engineering and are excited to operate at the forefront of technology development. You may have come from a large corporation or be fresh out of university but the idea of working in a fast-paced, highly iterative, and integrated team is exciting.
Your role
Working across a cross-functional team, where you’ll contribute to embedded software development for our quantum sensors. These sensors are deployed in the field, and your work will help shape their performance, reliability, and usability.
You’ll collaborate on building and maintaining embedded Linux systems, Python applications and integrating them with electronic subsystems and communication interfaces. You’ll work closely with other software engineers, electronic engineers, and atomic physicists to develop and refine the full software stack - from kernel-level components to user-facing tools.
Responsibilities:
It’s not about specifically where you have come from, nor what qualifications you have. What truly matters is that you are a fast learner. The types of things people applying for this role have done prior to Nomad are:
If you think you’re right for the role, but don’t have some of these skills, reach out – we’d love to talk anyway.
The role is full-time and based in Melbourne, Australia.
We have the flexibility to work from home from time to time, but in-person interaction with our tech team will be essential.
We offer a competitive salary, employee share option package and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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Deployable quantum gravimeters for subsurface sensing
Nomad Atomics builds high-precision, drift-free quantum sensors designed for field deployment. Their products include a survey-style quantum gravimeter that delivers absolute gravity measurements with long-term stability in rugged, compact hardware, plus expanding sensors like airborne gravimeters and quantum accelerometers. The sensors work by combining advanced quantum hardware with data analytics to produce near real-time, high-fidelity subsurface information used for mining, groundwater management, carbon sequestration, exploration, navigation, defense, and space applications. The company differentiates itself by offering the world’s first survey-style quantum gravimeter that combines drift-free, stable measurements with rapid deployment in harsh real-world conditions, enabling new capabilities outside the lab. Its goal is to bridge cutting-edge quantum sensing with practical, deployable solutions that improve decision-making and operational efficiency in real-world environments.
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