Embedded Software Engineer

Client 1; Adelaide, City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Adelaide or Melbourne opportunities

Professional and technical development

Job summary

Cleared Recruitment is assisting an Australian defence-focused tech organisation in Adelaide/Melbourne to hire an Embedded Software Engineer. You will contribute across the full engineering lifecycle, developing embedded software for complex, real-time environments.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, embedded Linux, and collaboration with RF, FPGA and hardware teams to deliver advanced defence technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in embedded software development
• Strong C/C++ programming experience
• Experience with embedded systems and embedded Linux
• Understanding of real-time software concepts

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C/C++ for real-time systems
• Work with embedded Linux environments and hardware interfaces
• Collaborate with RF, FPGA, and systems engineers on integration and testing

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Embedded Linux

RTOS knowledge

Education

Software Engineering degree

Tools

Python

ARM-based systems

Job description

Adelaide or Melbourne | Defence Industry
Cleared Recruitment is supporting an Australian-owned technology organisation operating within the Defence and national security sector, as they continue to grow their engineering capability across Australia.
We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong C/C++ skills to join a highly technical team developing advanced technology for complex operational environments.
This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects involving communications, RF technologies and embedded systems.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the development of embedded software and systems that sit at the intersection of software, electronics and communications technology.
You'll be involved in a mix of new development, integration and problem solving, with the opportunity to work across the full engineering lifecycle.
Depending on your experience, your work may include:

• Developing embedded software using C and C++
• Working with embedded Linux environments
• Developing real-time software for communications and signal-processing applications
• Integrating software with hardware and other embedded systems
• Designing and implementing software interfaces and communications protocols
• Debugging and optimising software running on embedded platforms
• Working closely with hardware, FPGA, RF and systems engineers
• Supporting integration, testing and verification
• Contributing to the design and development of new technologies and prototypes
• Investigating complex technical problems and developing practical solutions

About You

We're looking for engineers who enjoy working on difficult technical problems and are comfortable operating in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
You'll ideally bring:

• 2+ years' experience in embedded software development
• Strong C/C++ programming experience
• Experience working with embedded systems
• Experience with Linux, ideally embedded Linux
• An understanding of real-time software concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• RF or communications technology
• Digital signal processing
• Electronic Warfare
• FPGA or hardware/software integration
• Embedded networking and communications
• ARM-based systems
• Python, MATLAB or similar engineering tools
• Defence or other highly regulated technology environments

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is technically curious, enjoys learning and wants to work close to the technology.

Why This Opportunity?

You'll be joining a specialist engineering environment where software engineers work alongside other technical disciplines to develop technology for demanding Defence applications.
The organisation offers:

• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working arrangements
• Adelaide or Melbourne opportunities
• Access to technically challenging Defence projects
• Opportunities for professional and technical development
• A collaborative and supportive engineering culture
• Exposure to a broad range of technologies and engineering disciplines
• A strong focus on innovation and engineering quality
• A team environment that values flexibility and work-life balance

Security Clearance

Australian citizenship is required.

Candidates will need to hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Government security clearance. NV1 clearance or above is required for this opportunity.