Lead Software Engineer

Position Description

• Be part of an emerging, world-leading deep-tech company with a strong pipeline of work in the Defence and Space sectors.
• Contribute to the development of our client's cutting-edge technologies.
• Contribute to their satellite payload development program for launching optical clock and sensor technologies into low Earth orbit.
• Live, and benefit from, our client's company values of "
  Respect, excellence, andintegrity."
  
• Work in an energetic and vibrant workplace in the Lot Fourteen Innovation precinct located in the cultural center of the Adelaide CBD.

Be part of an emerging, world-leading deep-tech company with a strong pipeline of work in the Defence and Space sectors. Contribute to the development of our client's cutting-edge technologies. Contribute to their satellite payload development program for launching optical clock and sensor technologies into low Earth orbit. Live, and benefit from, our client's company values of "
Respect, excellence, andintegrity."
Work in an energetic and vibrant workplace in the Lot Fourteen Innovation precinct located in the cultural center of the Adelaide CBD.

• Develop software solutions for existing and emerging hardware products.
• Prototype and test products with a software-hardware co-design approach.
• Implement bespoke communication algorithms for deployment in space and terrestrial hardware.
• Set, review, document, and report on product software requirements.
• Provide troubleshooting throughout product development and in-service support for deployed hardware systems.

Position Description
About the Position
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our client's team based in Adelaide. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge technologies, with a focus on software aspects across a range of projects. This role requires expertise in Realtime embedded systems, and software development for defense electronic systems or satellite payload applications.

Employment Type:
Full-time
Hours of Work:
38 hours per week, worked flexibly between 8am and 6pm, Monday - Friday
Term:
Ongoing
Salary:
Up to $165K + super
Location:
Adelaide
Reports To:
Engineering Manager/ VP Engineering

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be an Australian Citizen .
Benefits
Be part of an emerging, world-leading deep-tech company with a strong pipeline of work in the Defence and Space sectors.Contribute to the development of our client's cutting-edge technologies.Contribute to their satellite payload development program for launching optical clock and sensor technologies into low Earth orbit.Live, and benefit from, our client's company values of "
Respect, excellence, andintegrity."
Work in an energetic and vibrant workplace in the Lot Fourteen Innovation precinct located in the cultural center of the Adelaide CBD. Duties &
Responsibilities
Technical:

• Develop software solutions for existing and emerging hardware products.
• Prototype and test products with a software-hardware co-design approach.
• Implement bespoke communication algorithms for deployment in space and terrestrial hardware.
• Set, review, document, and report on product software requirements.
• Provide troubleshooting throughout product development and in-service support for deployed hardware systems.

Core Skills:

• Model based design using MATLAB/SIMULINK or equivalent (Python, Octave)
• Experience with Xilinx FPGA toolchain:
  Vivado, Vitis, and Vitis HLS, or MicroSemi (Microchip) SmartHLS Compiler and Libero SoC Design Suite
• HDL familiarity, VHDL or Verilog
• Languages:
  C/C++, Python
• First implementation on Arm or RISCV
• Expert in high-speed sampled data systems
• Implementation of DSP algorithms, Finite Impulse Response Filters (FIR), Infinite Impulse Response Filters (FIR), Numerically Controlled Oscillators (NCO), IQ modulators, and demodulators. PID Controllers.
• High-Speed Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) and Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), SRAM, DRAM, and Flash Interfacing.

Special Requirements

• Australian Citizen and has or can obtain a Defence Security Clearance

Experience Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant coding experience.
• Has developed FPGA/DSP products from concept to production
• Demonstrated experience working with COTS (Commercial-off-the-shelf) microprocessors, ARM processors, and PLC control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of embedded software with 3rd party hardware APIs
• Experience in the quality aspect of the software development lifecycle.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in real-time embedded systems in space or defense applications.
• Experience in digital and hybrid feedback control systems.
• Demonstrated skills in advanced mathematics and numeracy.
• Familiarity with the implementation of mesh-networking protocols.
• Experience in the development of resilient diagnostic systems for remote assets.
• Familiarity with applying machine learning techniques for complex data analysis.
• Experience in simulating physical systems.

Personal Qualities

• A hunger to learn, grow and take responsibility for new techniques and methods.
• The ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in close collaboration with engineers, scientists, and customers.
• Achieving High-performance:
  results-oriented, accepts accountability, and can be relied upon.
• Working Together:
  being an effective team member to develop open, honest and supportive relationships
• Developing Others:
  works well to inspire, engage and empower others