Software Engineer (Embedded & Engine Control Systems) | Full Time A high-growth Australian advanced engineering business is looking for a Software Engineer to design, develop, verify and release embedded and PC-based software for control systems used in demanding real-world applications.

If you enjoy building robust, testable embedded software and working closely with hardware, test, production and customers, this role will suit you.

What you’ll do

- Design, develop, verify and release embedded + PC-based software in line with an established Product Development Process
- Translate system/control requirements into software specifications, interfaces, acceptance criteria and technical documentation
- Support software architecture planning and participate in code reviews
- Plan and deliver engineering tasks against program milestones; identify and communicate technical/schedule risks
- Implement and improve testing approaches (unit, regression, HIL/Hardware-in-the-Loop)
- Investigate non-conformances and quality issues (root cause, containment, corrective actions)




- Support customers with integration of engine/vehicle control systems

What you’ll bring

- Engineering degree (Software, Mechatronics, Control Systems or similar)
- 3–8 years industry experience in embedded software development
- Robust C/C++ skills
- Experience with 16-bit/32-bit microcontrollers and embedded debugging
- Familiarity with comms protocols: CAN/CAN bus, serial (UART), I2C, SPI
- Verification & validation experience (test planning, execution, results analysis)
- Version control and modern practices: Git/SVN, merge/pull requests, code diffs, reviews
- Structured problem-solving approach (e.g., 8D / 7-step)

Why consider this role

- Hands-on engineering with real hardware and real-world validation
- Cross-functional work with engineering, technicians, quality and production
- Product-focused environment where software quality and robustness matter

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