At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop embedded software solutions for advanced Defence systems.
- Company: Join a high-performing engineering team in Melbourne or Adelaide.
- Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding salary, flexible work, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative Defence projects while collaborating with top engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in C/C++ and Linux embedded systems is essential.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 $ per year.
We are actively looking to hire all levels of embedded, hardware, firmware and FPGA engineers within Melbourne and Adelaide to support a range of military based systems for various counter and offensive Defence requirements for the ADF and other foreign intelligence services.
Roles are permanent full-time, with flexibility and rewarding salary and benefits on offer. Must have Australian Citizenship or ideally have a current or reinstatable Defence clearance.
About the Opportunity
Join a high-performing engineering team developing advanced communications, signal processing, and embedded technology solutions within a Defence and national security environment. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, testing, verification, and deployment of embedded hardware and software solutions while collaborating closely with systems, FPGA, electronics, and RF engineering teams.
The Role
- Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software solutions using C/C++ on Linux-based embedded platforms.
- Develop and implement communication interfaces, networking protocols, and hardware integrations including Ethernet-based systems.
- Support digital signal processing, real-time data processing, and embedded application development.
- Participate in requirements analysis, system architecture development, and engineering design reviews.
- Contribute to system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance testing activities.
- Assist with troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and technical problem-solving across hardware and software environments.
- Work collaboratively with systems, FPGA, RF, and electronics engineers to deliver integrated capability outcomes.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience developing embedded software using C and/or C++.
- Experience with Linux embedded systems.
- Understanding of communication systems and networking concepts.
- Experience working across the engineering lifecycle including design, integration, testing, and verification.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Degree qualification in Software, Electronics, Communications, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
Desirable
- Experience with digital signal processing (DSP).
- Exposure to FPGA, RF, radar, or communications technologies.
- Experience with Systems Engineering frameworks, requirements management, and engineering standards.
- Familiarity with Defence projects and regulated engineering environments.
- Experience with MATLAB or related engineering tools.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to work on advanced communications, signal processing, and embedded technology programs.
- Exposure to innovative Defence and emerging technology projects.
- Collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence and innovation.
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Flexible and supportive team environment.
Security Requirements
Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship. Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance is required. Previous Defence industry experience is advantageous but not essential.
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