Embedded Software Engineer

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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, Australia's national science agency. It hosts one of the world's 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 CSIRO’s 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$73,567.00 - AU$93,630.00 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, and Australian Permanent Residents only. Appointment to this role is subject to the 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 Australia's 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.

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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

19th January 2025, 11:00pm AEDT