Introduction

Work with a leading Australian digital solutions mining company to design and develop embedded platform firmware using modern C++ and real-time operating systems. This role requires expertise in microcontroller-based systems, focusing on creating robust and efficient firmware architectures. The position demands strong technical leadership in embedded systems development, particularly with RTOS and STM32 microcontrollers.

What are you going to do

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement firmware using modern C++ and RTOS for microcontrollers, including hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and error handling.
Develop inter-task communication systems and optimize memory management for resource-constrained environments.
Document firmware architecture, participate in code reviews, and mentor junior developers.
Collaborate with hardware engineers for integration and define automated testing strategies.
Work with the engineering team to create optimal hardware/firmware solutions.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

BE/BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with at least 7 years of industrial experience working with embedded software
Advanced proficiency in modern C++ (11/14/17) for embedded systems
Extensive experience with RTOS development
Strong experience with microcontroller peripherals
Proficiency in embedded debugging tools
Experience with hardware abstraction layer and development
Knowlege of STM32 microcontrollers and their HAL libraries
Experience with version control systems (GIT)
Experience with hardware debuggin and using oscilloscopes and logic analysers

Benefits:

12-month contract
Salary sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts

What we offer

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

Resume
Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact m.salmond@brunel.net.

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