Expression of Interest - Embedded Linux Engineer (Fixed-Term Contract)
Posted: 28/07/2025
Closing Date: 30/09/2025
Job Type: Contract
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job Category: Business Development,Design and Architecture,Engineering
About Hydrix
We are an entrepreneurial ASX listed company based in Melbourne, consisting of three business groups:
Hydrix Services: a product design and engineering design services group,
Hydrix Medical: cardiovascular medical device distribution and
Hydrix Ventures: Investment in strategic product development start-ups with potential for growth.
With our vision to "Improve a Billion Lives", our Hydrix Services division is developing and delivering first-of-type and safety critical medical devices to global clients.
Projects include control systems for total artificial hearts, connected implanted devices, medical automation and robotics and wearable life-sustaining technologies.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain custom Linux distributions using Yocto or similar build systems.
* Integrate and configure device drivers, bootloaders, and kernel modules for embedded platforms.
* Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and debug low-level issues.
* Optimize system performance, boot time, and resource usage for embedded environments.
* Implement secure and reliable software update mechanisms for deployed devices.
* Document system architecture, build processes, and configuration details.
* Develop embeddedsoftware implementation in accordance with the chosen architecture and detailed design inputs
* Work on tasks in accordance with approved project plans / work breakdown structure and the defined software development process
* Contribute to software documentation such as architectures, design documentation, requirements, etc.
* Confirm requirements have been satisfied by developing unit and integration test plans, implementing automated tests, and performing manual testing
* Participate constructively in reviews of software artefacts and software implementation
* Build knowledge of development tools and processes used on assigned projects
* Escalate issues when they become apparent with respect to software estimate to complete, technical risks, etc.
If you would like to make a real difference as a member of the Hydrix group, the please call us or attach your CV along with a Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience can add value to our business.
If you require any further information, or would like to discuss ongoing employmentopportunitiesat Hydrix, contact Robert Brierley, HR Director on 61400077439
Desired Skills and Experience
Required Skills & Experience
Specifically we want to talk to embedded Linux Engineers with the following skills and experience
* Degree qualified in computer systems or software engineering, electronics engineering, or mechatronics engineering.
* Strong experience with Embedded Linux development, including kernel and user-space programming.
* Hands-on experience with Yocto Project, Buildroot, or similar embedded build systems.
* Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
* Familiarity with cross-compilation, toolchains, and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB).
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
* Understanding of networking protocols, system security, and resource-constrained environments.
Qualifications and Other Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in engineering within one of the following disciplines:
o Computer Science or Software Engineering
o Electronics engineering
o Mechatronics engineering
* You are required to hold citizenship of Australia
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