Embedded Software Engineer (98576)
Embedded Software Engineer (98576)
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Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land sea and waters of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
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The opportunity
The role of Research Projects staff at CSIRO is to collaborate in scientific and technological activities with research teams by assisting with planning conducting experimental observational or technology development work and handling the practical aspects of the projects.
Data61 is the digital specialist arm of CSIRO Australias national science agency. It hosts one of the worlds largest collections of expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science alongside cutting-edge facilities like the Mixed Reality Lab Robotics Innovation Centre and AI4Cyber Enclave. Its research spans AI robotics cybersecurity modelling and analytics.
As part of the Distributed Sensing Systems research group you will develop and deploy low-power embedded sensing technology for natural and built environments to solve industry challenges. This includes validating and testing IoT devices in real-world settings as well as contributing to commercialisation and business development efforts.
Your duties will include:
- Development validation and debugging of IoT hardware platforms
- Work with and validate hardware functionality based on data sheets schematics and Printed Circuit Board designs
- Management of logistics to source and deploy IoT technologies
- Embedded software development for low-power embedded devices
- Data collection from high-frequency time-series and image-based sensors
- Low-power wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy LoRa LTE
- Embedded analytics software including machine learning
- Web- and smartphone-based graphical user interface for live sensor data visualisation
- Generation of high-quality ground truth data sets for algorithm improvement
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with all staff clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice collaboration and enhancement of CSIROs reputation.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary often regionally dispersed research team to carry out tasks under limited direction in support of scientific research.
- Adapt and/or develop original experimental methods/equipment/software/concepts/ ideas in support of existing and further research.
Location:Pullenvale (Brisbane) Queensland
Salary: AU$96811.00 - AU$109527.00 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:Specified term of 18 months
Reference:98576
To be considered you will need:
Essential
Under CSIRO policy only candidates who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.
- Proficiency in developing applications for low-power embedded devices (e.g. Nordic NRF52) with experience in embedded operating systems such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
- Experience in developing software for embedded Linux devices (e.g. Raspberry Pi Beaglebone or Jetson devices).
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing and deploying low-power wireless networks including BLE 802.15.4 LoRaWAN LTE-M and NB-IoT.
- Experience with PCB design software (e.g. Altium Designer or equivalent) for designing and/or reviewing schematics and PCB layouts.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary regionally dispersed research team and to carry out tasks under general direction from Scientific Researchers.
- Willingness and ability to contribute novel ideas and approaches to support scientific investigations.
Desirable
- Experience with field-testing IT systems including user studies field experiments analysis of field trial data and in-situ debugging.
- Experience designing user interfaces for interacting with embedded devices (e.g. web or phone apps).
- Familiarity with 3D CAD modelling tools (e.g. SolidWorks).
For full details about this role please view the Position Description
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO offering a range of options for how when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australias national science agency we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications close
Sunday 15th June 2025 11:00pm AEDT
Employment Type
Temp
