Systems Baseline Engineering Lead

Approach Consulting Pty; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced propulsion projects

Complex embedded systems exposure

Aerospace defence technologies

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Autonomous systems development

Job summary

Approach Consulting Pty in Australia is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join the Engineering team and contribute to embedded software for engine control products, test applications, and user interfaces. You will work across the full software lifecycle, translating requirements into robust software and supporting verification.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong C/C++ and embedded systems background who enjoys working close to hardware and solving complex engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in software/EC/controls or related field.
• Strong embedded software experience and 3+ years in industry.
• Proficient in C/C++ and embedded systems.
• Experience with CAN Bus, Serial, I2C and SPI.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and release embedded and PC-based software.
• Develop software for engine control and power sub-systems.
• Translate requirements into software specs and interfaces.
• Produce technical documentation and design inputs.
• Implement verification and validation processes.
• Develop unit, regression and HIL tests.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

3+ years

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/Mechatronics/Control Systems/Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Git

SVN

CAN Bus

I2C

SPI

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading Australian aerospace and advanced technology business specialising in high-performance electronic systems for defence and commercial aerospace applications.

Join a growing engineering team developing innovative technologies that contribute to Australia's sovereign aerospace capability.

Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Location: Perth, WA

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Work Set-up: Full-time | Permanent | On-site | 9-Day Fortnight

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join the Engineering team and contribute to the development of new and existing engine control products, embedded software, test applications and user interfaces.

You will work across the complete software development lifecycle, translating system and control requirements into robust software solutions and supporting verification, testing and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong C/C++ and embedded systems background who enjoys working close to hardware and solving complex engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and release embedded and PC-based software using modern development tools and programming languages.
• Develop software for engine control, power systems and other embedded sub-systems.
• Translate product, system and control strategy requirements into software specifications, interfaces and acceptance criteria.
• Produce clear technical documentation and software design inputs.
• Implement robust software verification and validation processes.
• Develop and maintain unit, regression and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing processes.
• Participate in design reviews, risk management, DFMEA, issue resolution and value engineering activities.
• Analyse test and field data to identify issues and improve software and control strategies.
• Support ongoing development and optimisation of engine and power system control strategies.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across software, electronics, controls and mechanical engineering.
• Apply structured engineering and problem-solving methodologies to complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Software, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in embedded software development.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and 16-bit / 32-bit microcontrollers.
• Strong programming experience in C and C++.
• Experience with communication protocols including CAN Bus, Serial, I2C and SPI.
• Familiarity with Git, SVN or similar version control systems.
• Understanding of software development practices including merge requests, code reviews and code-diff reviews.
• Experience with software verification and validation, including test planning, execution and results analysis.
• Experience with HIL, unit or regression testing would be highly regarded.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D or 7-Step Problem Solving.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work methodically through complex technical issues.

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunity to work on advanced propulsion and engine control technologies.
• Exposure to complex embedded systems combining software, electronics, controls and mechanical engineering.
• Work on innovative technologies supporting defence and commercial aerospace applications.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of next-generation autonomous systems.