Embedded Software Engineer

Winable Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Winable Recruitment seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop and test high-performance software for advanced electronic and defence systems. You will work across the full software lifecycle, integrating with hardware and conducting rigorous verification and validation.

You should have a degree in a related field and hands-on experience with C/C++, RTOS, embedded platforms and hardware–software integration. Australian citizenship and security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++.
• Understanding of microcontrollers, embedded systems and hardware–software integration.
• Exposure to RTOS environments, embedded Linux or low-level software development.
• Experience with debugging, software testing and version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software for electronic and defence systems.
• Develop software using C and/or C++.
• Work with microcontrollers, embedded platforms and real-time operating systems.
• Integrate software with hardware and other system components.
• Conduct software testing, debugging and fault-finding.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to software requirements, technical documentation and design reviews.
• Support software verification, validation and system integration activities.

Skills

C

C++

RTOS

Embedded

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related

Job description

Build technology that makes a difference.

Are you an Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on advanced technology with real-world applications?

Join a leading defence technology company developing advanced electronic and embedded systems that support Australia's defence capabilities.

We're seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop, integrate and test software for complex, high-performance systems.

The Opportunity

You will be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to implementation, integration and testing. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll help develop reliable, high-performance embedded software for specialised defence applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software for electronic and defence systems.
• Develop software using C and/or C++.
• Work with microcontrollers, embedded platforms and real-time operating systems.
• Integrate software with hardware and other system components.
• Conduct software testing, debugging and fault-finding.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems and test engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to software requirements, technical documentation and design reviews.
• Support software verification, validation and system integration activities.

About You

We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and developing software for systems where reliability and performance are critical.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++.
• An understanding of microcontrollers, embedded systems and hardware-software integration.
• Exposure to RTOS environments, embedded Linux or low-level software development.
• Experience with debugging, software testing and version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Applicants must be Australian citizens to be eligible for this opportunity. The successful candidate may also be required to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance, subject to the requirements of the role.