About Us

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) is a comprehensive defence solution provider, building on the strengths of its portfolio, which includes artillery systems, armoured vehicles, air defence systems, and unmanned ground systems.

We are a subsidiary of Hanwha Corporation which has grown to be the largest and the most influential defence corporation in South Korea.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software solutions. The successful candidate will work across multiple platforms and technologies, contributing to the development of robust, scalable, and reliable applications while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Primary Duties

- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using C# and C++.
- Implement software development best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.
- Leverage AI coding assistants and modern development tools to improve software quality and productivity.
- Integrate/Develop software components leveraging Distributed Data Service (DDS) as a middleware.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to develop cross-platform solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, including network-related issues.
- Participate in system design reviews and technical discussions.
- Produce and maintain software documentation.
- Produce robust Mission System HMI applications

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant industry certifications are advantageous.

Experience

- Experience developing commercial or defence-related software applications.
- Hands-on experience with an OO Language
- Experience working with distributed systems, such as DDS.




- Demonstrated experience developing software targeting Windows and Linux.
- Experience diagnosing and resolving networking and software integration issues.
- Experience packaging, deploying and debugging software applications in both Windows and Linux
- Proven record of building software that interfaces to third-party systems from ICDs and official vendor documentation

Skills & Key Attributes

- Strong OO programming skills (such as C# ,C++ or Java).
- Sound understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
- Experience working with AI coding agents and development tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Eligibility:

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

Be an Australian Citizen. Be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance

What we can offer you:

- 9-day fortnight
- Competitive salary
- Adaptable working arrangements
- Paid parental leave
- Defence Reservist Leave
- Ongoing professional development
- Health & wellbeing program including EAP

At Hanwha Defence Australia, we value Challenge, Dedication and Integrity. If you’re looking to contribute to meaningful, large-scale Defence programs and grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we encourage you to apply.

Hanwha Defence Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Program and welcome the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

📌 Software Developer (Melbourne)
🏢 Hanwha Defence Australia
📍 Melbourne