Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Cleared ICT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared ICT is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer for on-site work at the Northern Beaches, Sydney. You will design and verify embedded firmware for audio products, collaborating with hardware, DSP, software, and product teams, and contribute to the specification, design and verification across the product lifecycle, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

10+ years of embedded firmware experience, hands-on with ARM, SHARC DSP and Blackfin, strong C skills, and TCP/IP networking knowledge

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in embedded firmware design
• Strong C programming skills
• Good understanding of networking TCP/IP
• Knowledge of analogue and digital electronics
• Experience debugging, testing, and diagnosing embedded systems
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Australian Citizenship or PR preferred

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for audio products
• Collaborate with hardware, DSP, software, mechanical, and product teams across the development lifecycle
• Design, implement, test, and debug firmware for new and existing products
• Contribute to product specifications, technical documentation, and verification activities
• Support continuous product improvement and innovation across the product range

Skills

C programming

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

ARM

SHARC DSP

Blackfin

Job description

Hi All! Christmas couldn't come sooner, but for some, it might be right here with your new role! Our client provides specialised communications and radio systems to a range of safety critical, defence, law enforcement, maritime security and other major industries across Aus and is currently seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with knowledge and hands-on development with DSP, microcontrollers and C programming to drive and improve on current and new products for future innovation requirements. Permanent full-time role, based in the lovely Northern Beaches of Sydney, NSW. Ideally have Australian Citizenship and ability to work on-site and travel as required.

Role: Embedded Firmware Engineer - Senior

Employment: Permanent full-time

Location: Northern beaches, Sydney, NSW

The position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

The Embedded Firmware Engineer will be part of a team responsible for the specification, design and verification of in house and ODM/OEM products for Australian Monitor. The role will include new and ongoing development of the product range from an engineering standpoint.

Key Result Areas and Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for commercial audio products.
• Collaborate with hardware, DSP, software, mechanical, and product teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design, implement, test, and debug firmware for new and existing products.
• Contribute to product specifications, technical documentation, and verification activities.
• Support continuous product improvement and innovation across the product range.

Key Role Criteria

• Minimum 10 years experience
• Embedded firmware design and development for ARM, SHARC DSP, Blackfin, and other microcontroller platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP.
• Highly proficient C programming skills.
• Knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design.
• Experience debugging, testing, and diagnosing embedded systems.
• Understanding product design processes and the complete product lifecycle.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional engineering team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ideally hold Australian Citizenship or PR accepted.