Embedded Software Engineer - Contract

Mantech Recruitment

Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 100,000 - 130,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering and technology company in South East Melbourne is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and maintain software for embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in C programming and experience with STM32 and multithreaded environments.

Qualifications

Proficiency in C programming and multithreaded systems development required.
Strong experience with STM32 and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Hands-on development with Embedded Linux required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for STM32 microcontrollers.
Implement and debug multithreaded applications using RTOS.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

C programming

multithreaded programming

Embedded Linux

RF communication technologies

CI/CD

communication skills

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About the Company

Join a forward-thinking engineering and technology company based in South East Melbourne, working on cutting-edge embedded systems that power innovative RF and IoT-based products. The team is collaborative, the work is technically challenging, and the projects have real-world impact across multiple industries including industrial automation, defence, and communications.

Role Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong proficiency in C and multithreaded programming, ideally with hands-on exposure to STM32, RTOS, and Embedded Linux. You’ll be involved in the full software lifecycle — from design and development to testing and deployment — with a focus on high-reliability, real-time systems and RF-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for STM32 microcontrollers
Implement and debug multithreaded applications using RTOS
Develop and maintain device drivers and middleware for embedded Linux platforms
Integrate RF communication protocols and optimise wireless performance
Collaborate with hardware engineers and testers to ensure seamless integration
Use CI/CD pipelines for software testing, build, and deployment
Participate in peer code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning sessions
Document code, design decisions, and test cases clearly

Required Skills & Experience

Proficiency in C programming and multithreaded systems development
Strong experience with STM32 and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Hands-on development with Embedded Linux, including kernel modules and user-space applications
Experience with RF communication technologies (e.g., BLE, ZigBee, LoRa, proprietary RF stacks)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for embedded systems
Solid experience delivering embedded solutions in commercial settings
Excellent communication skills — ability to explain technical ideas clearly to team members and stakeholders

Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)

Exposure to Python or shell scripting for test automation
Knowledge of PCB-level debugging and low-level hardware bring-up
Understanding of cyber security principles in embedded systems
Experience with version control tools like Git and collaboration tools like Jira or Confluence

Please reach out to Seb@mantech.com.au for more info

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