Embedded Systems Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Professional development

Innovative technology projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and integrate embedded electrical systems across our cutting-edge products.

You will handle circuit design, firmware integration, testing, and hardware-software co-design, collaborating with a skilled engineering team to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in embedded hardware design.
• Experience with ARM Cortex/ESP32 MCUs and common peripherals.
• Strong analog circuit, power management, and signal integrity knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electrical systems including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and interfaces into embedded solutions.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers for hardware-software integration.
• Develop and execute test plans for functional, performance and environmental testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues and define system architecture specs.
• Stay current with trends in embedded systems and contribute to product roadmaps.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Microcontrollers

Firmware development

Analog design

Signal integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Embedded Systems Electrical Engineer to join their innovative team in Queenstown . This role focuses on the design, development, and integration of embedded electrical systems within our cutting-edge products. You will be responsible for everything from circuit design and component selection to firmware integration and system testing. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging hardware-software co-design projects, contribute to the development of next-generation technologies, and collaborate within a forward-thinking engineering department that values technical expertise and collaborative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electrical systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.
• Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces into embedded solutions.
• Collaborate with software/firmware engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Develop and execute test plans for embedded systems, including functional, performance, and environmental testing.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting and debugging of hardware and firmware issues.
• Contribute to the definition of system architecture and technical specifications for new embedded products.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in embedded systems design and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded systems hardware design and development.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad).
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems (e.g., ARM Cortex, ESP32) and common peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART).
• Familiarity with firmware development tools and debugging techniques.
• Strong understanding of analog circuit design, power management, and signal integrity.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful technology projects.