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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
Please reach out to Seb@mantech.com.au for more info
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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