The Opportunity
Lead Innovation at the Edge – Shape the Future of Rail Technology
Join the Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) and lead the development of advanced condition monitoring solutions for the rail industry. As Senior Engineer – Embedded Sensor Edge Computing, you'll work on cutting-edge projects involving sensor technologies such as accelerometers, acoustic sensors, and imaging systems.
This role combines hardware and software development with advanced signal processing, machine learning, and image analysis to deliver high-performance, real-time monitoring solutions. You'll engage with clients, manage technical deliverables, and contribute to national and international rail projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver embedded edge computing solutions for rail condition monitoring.
* Design hardware/software systems across diverse sensor technologies.
* Apply advanced analytics, including AI and image processing.
* Collaborate with industry clients and attend site visits as required.
This professional (non-academic) role requires strong technical expertise, independence, and the ability to work closely with both internal teams and external partners.
Apply now to help shape the future of smart rail technology.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Monash University invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate valid and current Australian work rights.
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Glenn Hardie, Data Analytics Team Leader,
Position Description: Senior Engineer - Embedded Sensor Edge Computing
Applications Close: Sunday 21 September 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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