Job Description
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Experienced
Electronics/Electrical
Engineer now General Manager for Engineering, Technology Recruitment
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Embedded Software Engineer - Contract - potential for temp to perm
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South East Melbourne, VIC
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Full-Time | Onsite / Hybrid Options Available
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Competitive hourly rate DOE
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About the Company
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Join a forward-thinking engineering and technology company based in South East Melbourne, working on cutting-edge embedded systems that power innovative RF and IoT-based products. The team is collaborative, the work is technically challenging, and the projects have real-world impact across multiple industries including industrial automation, defence, and communications.
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Role Overview
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We're seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong proficiency in C and multithreaded programming, ideally with hands-on exposure to STM32, RTOS, and Embedded Linux. You'll be involved in the full software lifecycle — from design and development to testing and deployment — with a focus on high-reliability, real-time systems and RF-based technologies.
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Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for STM32 microcontrollers
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Implement and debug multithreaded applications using RTOS
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Develop and maintain device drivers and middleware for embedded Linux platforms
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Integrate RF communication protocols and optimise wireless performance
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Collaborate with hardware engineers and testers to ensure seamless integration
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Use CI/CD pipelines for software testing, build, and deployment
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Participate in peer code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning sessions
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Document code, design decisions, and test cases clearly
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Required Skills & Experience
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Proficiency in C programming and multithreaded systems development
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Strong experience with STM32 and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
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Hands-on development with Embedded Linux, including kernel modules and user-space applications
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Experience with RF communication technologies (e.g., BLE, ZigBee, LoRa, proprietary RF stacks)
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for embedded systems
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Solid experience delivering embedded solutions in commercial settings
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Excellent communication skills — ability to explain technical ideas clearly to team members and stakeholders
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Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)
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Exposure to Python or shell scripting for test automation
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Knowledge of PCB-level debugging and low-level hardware bring-up
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Understanding of cyber security principles in embedded systems
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Experience with version control tools like Git and collaboration tools like Jira or Confluence
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Please reach out to ****** for more info
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Seniority level
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Seniority level
Not Applicablen
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Employment type
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Employment type
Contractn
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Job function
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Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturingn
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🏢 ManTech
📍 Victoria