Embedded Software Engineer - Contract

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Experienced Electronics/Electrical Engineer now General Manager for Engineering, Technology Recruitment

Embedded Software Engineer - Contract - potential for temp to perm

South East Melbourne, VIC

Full-Time | Onsite / Hybrid Options Available

Competitive hourly rate DOE

About the Company

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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for STM32 microcontrollers
• Implement and debug multithreaded applications using RTOS
• Develop and maintain device drivers and middleware for embedded Linux platforms
• Integrate RF communication protocols and optimise wireless performance
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and testers to ensure seamless integration
• Use CI/CD pipelines for software testing, build, and deployment
• Participate in peer code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning sessions
• Document code, design decisions, and test cases clearly

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in C programming and multithreaded systems development
• Strong experience with STM32 and real-time operating systems (RTOS )
• Hands-on development with Embedded Linux , including kernel modules and user-space applications
• Experience with RF communication technologies (e.g., BLE, ZigBee, LoRa, proprietary RF stacks)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for embedded systems
• Solid experience delivering embedded solutions in commercial settings
• Excellent communication skills — ability to explain technical ideas clearly to team members and stakeholders

Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)

• Exposure to Python or shell scripting for test automation
• Knowledge of PCB-level debugging and low-level hardware bring-up
• Understanding of cyber security principles in embedded systems
• Experience with version control tools like Git and collaboration tools like Jira or Confluence

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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