This is a unique chance to lead meaningful projects (and potentially small engineering teams) that combine the best of technology with exciting challenges.ASIS develops cutting edge technical systems for use in diverse environments.
The capability development team is looking to grow their next generation of hardware/embedded engineers in a rewarding and supporting environment.
As a core part of a team developing end to end solutions to a variety of problems, ASIS needs people who contribute through all phases of the operational technology life cycle; from hardware design and low-level software/firmware systems through to manufacture.This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful projects (and potentially small engineering teams) that combine the best of technology with exciting challenges.ASIS develops cutting edge technical systems for use in diverse environments.
The capability development team is looking to grow their next generation of hardware/embedded engineers in a rewarding and supporting environment.
As a core part of a team developing end to end solutions to a variety of problems, ASIS needs people who contribute through all phases of the operational technology life cycle; from hardware design and low-level software/firmware systems through to manufacture.The key duties of the position include:Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:Lead systems level design by analysing the impacts of hardware and firmware on system design and performance,



applying best practice engineering processesPrototype and demonstrate hardware and firmware designsLead design, implementation and testing of embedded systems as part of a multidisciplinary engineering teamEngage with customers and suppliers to understand the requirements and distil these to engineering activitiesEvaluate and understand how relevant emerging technologies can advance our outcomes and provide subject matter expertise to other areas of ASISWe encourage applicants with the following skills and attributes to apply:Experience leading multidisciplinary teamsExperience working on electronic components and systems, firmware and hardware/software interfacesPCB layout (Altium preferred), PCB assembly and bring up of hardware systemsFamiliarity with microcontroller firmware processes, tools and architecturesUnderstanding of low power design techniques including battery and firmware considerationsUnderstanding of RF system design and relevance to wireless communications technologiesFamiliarity with the typical buses and interfaces used in embedded systems, including FPGA based interconnectsExperience with wireless communications techniques and communications systems analysis,



including antenna design and characterisationExperience with ARM Cortex-M firmware in CKnowledge of Real Time Operating Systems for low power systemsBe able to support analysis and design trade-offs using tools such as MATLAB or PythonHardware and low-level software reverse engineering techniquesProject management, risk analysis, contract administration, structured testing and/or system design skills and experience will be highly regardedUnderstanding of code management and version control systems such as GitEligibilityTo be eligible for a role you must:Be an Australian citizenBe assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearanceFor more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at .
au, section 12 provides information on Eligibility and suitability.The position is Canberra based, with conditions similar to those in the Australian Public service including superannuation.Getting to know the Australian Secret Intelligence ServiceASIS is Australia's overseas secret intelligence collection agency.
Its mission is to protect and promote Australia's vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government.
Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues.
It also contributes to Australia's coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.
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📌 Hardware/Embedded Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Secret Intelligence Service
📍 Canberra