Flexible Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer – Defence

Beca; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Gym membership discounts

Social club events

Job summary

Beca is seeking an intermediate Software Engineer in Auckland to design, develop and test embedded, mission-critical software across aerospace, defence and regulated sectors. You will work with hardware-interfacing systems, contribute to architecture, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications include 2+ years in software engineering, ability to document design, and eligibility for NZ Government Security Clearance and NZ residency.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain NZ Government Security Clearance is mandatory.
• NZ citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• At least 2 years of software engineering experience.
• Ability to document technical design in detail.
• Experience developing software for embedded, real-time or systems environments.
• Experience interfacing software with hardware, sensors or control systems.
• Strong lifecycle engineering skills and stakeholder communication.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, maritime, nuclear or safety-critical industries is valued.
• Tertiary qualification or relevant industry experience in software engineering or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded/mission-critical software systems.
• Focus on integration and interoperability of systems.
• Contribute to software architecture and solution design within delivery teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Understand requirements and develop effective client solutions.
• Support project delivery within time and budget for mission-critical systems.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Hardware interfacing

Documentation

SDLC

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering/CS/Engineering Science

Job description

Beca is seeking an intermediate Software Engineer in Auckland to design, develop and test embedded, mission-critical software across aerospace, defence and regulated sectors. You will work with hardware-interfacing systems, contribute to architecture, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications include 2+ years in software engineering, ability to document design, and eligibility for NZ Government Security Clearance and NZ residency.