Nearmap is hiring a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to work on real-time embedded solutions for our aerial imagery capture platforms. You will contribute across the full embedded systems lifecycle from R&D through production and manufacturing.
What You'll Do
- Specify, develop, document, and qualify embedded systems solutions for aerial capture platforms, with a focus on bare-metal development and deterministic performance.
- Research, develop, and qualify advanced motor control solutions that demand ultra-high precision for aerial imagery capture systems.
- Interface embedded software with sophisticated electronic hardware systems, ensuring seamless operation in real-world aerial environments.
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, both cross-platform and on target hardware, to ensure system reliability and performance.
- Design and implement linear and non-linear feedback controllers for electro-mechanical applications, combining theoretical modelling with practical implementation.
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary Technology and Capture Systems teams, contributing to knowledge sharing and driving innovation across the organisation.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years embedded systems engineering experience with bare-metal development focus.
- Real-time/deterministic software development expertise.
- Hardware-software interfacing and embedded verification/validation experience.
- Strong algorithmic development skills for mechatronic control systems.
- Experience with feedback controller design and implementation for electro-mechanical applications.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
Nice to Have
- 10+ years embedded systems experience.
- ARM Cortex-M7 architecture expertise.
- Ultra high-precision mechatronic systems background.
- Control systems theory and practical implementation experience.
Team & Environment
You'll join the Capture Systems team within our multi-disciplinary Technology organization, working closely with hardware and software engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Quarterly wellbeing day off - Four additional days off annually for your 'YOU' Days.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Wellbeing and technology allowance.
- Annual flu vaccinations.
- Nearmap subscription.
- Stocked kitchen with access to all the snacks you need.
- In-office lunch every Tuesday and Thursday at our Sydney CBD office.
- Showers available for anyone cycling to work or lunchtime gym-goers.
Work Mode
This role is onsite in Sydney.
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