Embedded Software Engineer

Advanced Navigation; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Navigation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to advance our AI robotics and navigation platforms across land, air, sea and space. You will develop embedded C/C++ real-time software, collaborate with hardware and product teams, and apply modern AI tools to improve coding workflows, while owning a software component from design through delivery.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 4+ years in embedded software, Linux experience and a proactive, detail‑oriented work ethic.

Qualifications

• Engineer degree in computer systems, software, mechatronics or similar.
• Ability to learn new topics and solve problems.
• Track record of turning high level discussions into detailed work plans.
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach with initiative.
• Motivated, energetic and decisive.
• Attention to detail and strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for navigation product range.
• Collaborate with Product Manager to meet requirements and timelines.
• Grow the collective skills of the team.
• Develop embedded C/C++ real-time applications.
• Collaborate with hardware team to align software with hardware.
• Contribute to the design of future products.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to optimize coding workflows.
• Develop software tools, diagnostics and tests for bring-up and manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with international/regional standards.
• Own a component of a project and manage deadlines.
• Deliver quality software to schedules.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Learning quickly

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Linux

Container apps

FreeRTOS

Yocto

ARM Cortex-A53

Job description

Advanced Navigation is the world’s most determined innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies across land, air, sea and space applications.Founded on a culture of research and discovery, Advanced Navigation's mission is to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolution. Fields of expertise include artificial intelligence, underwater sonar, GNSS, radio frequency systems, inertial sensors, robotics, quantum sensors and photonics.

Today, Advanced Navigation is a supplier to some of the world's largest companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Tesla, NASA, Apple, and General Motors. Discover it for yourself: https://youtu.be/F7uAqs1gtuk

Advanced Navigation enters a new phase of Growth and International expansion. The Software Platforms team is on a mission to develop software to ensure that our products are the most reliable, high performance navigation products in the world.As an Embedded Software Engineer you will be instrumental in realising this ambition, developing software to solve real world problems.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop embedded software for our navigation product range
• Work closely with the Product Manager to ensure project requirements are being met, timelines are realistic and being adhered to and also the engineering designs meet requirements
• Work with team members to grow the collective skills of the entire team
• Work closely with a passionate team of engineers, developing embedded C/C++ real-time applications
• Collaborate with our hardware team to ensure hardware designs meet software requirements
• Be involved in the design process for future products
• Proactively adopt and utilise modern AI‑assistance tools to optimise coding workflows and problem‑solving.
• Develop software tools, diagnostics, and infrastructure to support hardware bringup, factory testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop software in compliance with relevant international, regional, and industry‑specific standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Take ownership and responsibility for a component of a project and manage deadlines and reporting for the component.
• Deliver quality software solutions to agreed schedules and deadlines
• Be involved in the design process for future products
• Proactively adopt and utilise modern AI‑assistance tools to optimise coding workflows and problem‑solving.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Degree qualified Engineer with specialisation in computer systems, software, mechatronics or similar
• Be comfortable deep diving into technical topics and learning new skills to solve new problems
• A track record of turning high level discussions into detailed, personal work plans and reporting progress to management
• A proactive self-starting approach with a track record of initiative, personal responsibility, ownership of work and reputation for making things happen
• Be highly motivated with an energetic, responsive and decisive disposition;
• Proven high standard of attention to detail, time management and "follow-through".

Desired experience:

• Comfortable with Linux and containerised applications.
• Have 4 + years of engineering experience with complex C/C++ embedded software products
• Have experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers
• Have experience with low power electronics and microcontrollers
• Have experience with all stages of the product development cycle, concept development, R&D, design and planning
• Have experience releasing production quality software
• Experience with FreeRTOS real-time operating system

Mandatory

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Efficient time management abilities, showcasing a drive for swift action.
• Strong attention to detail
• Be comfortable deep diving into technical topics and learning new skills to solve emerging problems
• Possess strategic thinking and strong abilities to distil large amounts of information quickly and accurately

Nice to have

• Strong mathematics and physics background
• Experience with ARM Cortex-A53 microprocessors within FPGA system-on-chip (SoC) environments, specifically targeting AMD/Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC platforms.
• Experience with the Yocto Project build system for configuring and deploying custom embedded Linux distributions.