Embedded Software Engineer - Linux

Ascent Vision Technologies Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AVT Australia invites a software engineer to join our Software Engineering Team, working on gyro-stabilised camera systems and their user interfaces. You will contribute across low-level firmware, drivers, image pipelines, GUIs, and R&D activities including verification and testing.

The role requires 2+ years in industry, proficiency in C/C++, embedded Linux, and experience with I2C/SPI/UART, drivers, and Linux kernel/device-tree.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics / CS / Software Engineering / CSE / EE with software exposure.
• 2+ years industry experience.
• Experience with embedded Linux and driver development.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Write high quality C / C++ code for gyro-stabilised camera systems.
• Develop low-level sensor drivers from datasheets and docs.
• Assist in software lifecycle management from requirements to verification.
• Improve existing code and integrate with new products.
• Create user-friendly GUIs and support R&D, production, and users.
• Perform field testing to improve performance and fix issues.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to optimise design outcomes.
• Mentor and review peers to grow technical skills.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Linux

Software engineering

I2C/SPI/UART

Source control

Communication skills

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

Mechatronics / Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

ZephyrOS

Job description

AVT Australia, a CACI company, specialises in the design and production of lightweight camera gimbal systems. Our world-leading camera systems operate in a range of defence and commercial applications including airborne surveillance, ground-based counter drone systems, marine vessel camera systems, ground vehicle camera systems, and many more.

Our Engineering team is built around a group of industry leading talent and leadership. Engineering disciplines include Mechanical, Electronics, Software, Control Systems and AI, working together to develop our expanding range of products and systems. We combine a fundamental belief in excellence, a passion for our work and a down-to-earth, easy-going team nature to build a truly rewarding workplace experience.

Our office is located within walking distance to Queen Victoria Market and Flagstaff Station. We offer great working conditions, fun atmosphere and believe in a positive work-life balance. Simply put, we believe your job should add meaning to your life, not consume it!

About the role:

You will join the Software Engineering Team where you will work on gyro-stabilised camera systems and their user interfacing software. You will be involved in a wide range of key technology areas ranging from low level firmware and driver development, video and image processing pipelines, graphical user interfaces, and various R&D activities including verification, validation and testing.

Responsibilities:

• Writing high quality and reusable code in C / C++.
• Develop low-level sensor drivers by analysing technical documentation and datasheets.
• Assist in managing the software lifecyle of products, from requirement development to verification.
• Continuous improvement of existing code and making existing software systems work with new products.
• Generating easy to use GUIs to support R&D activities, production, and users of our products.
• Perform field testing of existing and new features to improve performance and fix issues.
• Work closely with all engineering disciplines to ensure the best possible design outcomes are realised.
• Mentoring and reviewing work of others to help them grow in their technical skills and understanding.
• Translate user requirements into software system specifications.
• Create clear documentation on software designs and APIs.
• Facilitate transfer of designs from R&D to production.

Essential qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Degree qualification in Mechatronics / Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering course with significant software exposure.
• 2+ years experience in industry.
• Experience working with embedded Linux.
• Proficient with C, C++.
• Experience programming and debugging embedded microcontroller/microprocessor targets.
• Familiarity with low level communication protocols like I2C, SPI and UART.
• Experience with source code revision control system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Drive for excellence in engineering.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Focus on quality.
• High degree of self-organisation.
• Ability to adapt to changing business requirements.
• Good team player.
• Experience developing Linux kernel drivers and device tree.
• Experience working with bootloaders.
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot or ZephyrOS.
• Experience reviewing electrical schematics from an embedded software perspective.
• Experience in aerospace, defence or other high-reliability engineering environment.

We welcome applications from both mid-level and senior candidates, and will shape the role accordingly based on experience.

Applicants must have full, permanent work rights in Australia. Compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is applicable to this role. Applicants must be able to obtain National Police and other related security clearances that apply to the role.