Software Engineer

• Rare opportunity to join an ASX listed UAV business
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• 9 day fortnight
• Full time, permanent position

At Orbital UAV, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aviation. As one of Australia's leading sovereign aerospace technology companies, we design and manufacture world-class heavy fuel propulsion systems that power the next generation of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.

Our engines are trusted by defence organisations around the world, enabling UAVs to fly further, carry more, and operate in the world's most demanding environments. From advanced fixed-wing aircraft to emerging hybrid heavy-lift drone platforms, our technology is helping transform autonomous logistics, surveillance, and defence capability. As we continue to set the standard in the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market, we are looking for individuals who have the passion, courage, and creativity to help move our business and industry forward.

We currently have a full-time permanent opportunity for a Software Engineerto join us in our Engineering Team in Balcatta to support new and existing engine control products, test and user interface applications, and more.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and releasing embedded and PC-based software, using a range of software development tools and languages, in accordance with the Product Development Process, engineering standards, customer requirements and applicable regulatory obligations.
• Applying structured engineering methods such as design reviews, DFMEA, issue resolution, value engineering and risk management.
• Translating product, system and control strategy requirements into clear software specifications, design inputs, interfaces, acceptance criteria and technical documentation.
• Implementing robust software testing processes, such as regression testing, Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) testing and unit testing.
• Supporting the continued development and improvement of product control strategies, including for engines, power systems and other sub-systems.
• Analysing test and field data to feedback into the control strategies and software implementation.

About you

• Degree Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Software, Mechatronics or Control Systems).
• 3+ years of significant experience in the industry.
• Demonstrated experience with embedded system software development.
• Good understanding of embedded systems including 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers.
• Demonstrated experience in C and C++ programming languages.
• Familiar with CAN bus, serial, I2C, SPI and other communications protocols.
• Strong understanding of version control systems, such as Git or SVN, and common practices, such as merge requests, code diff reviews, etc.
• Competent with engineering problem solving techniques; 8D or 7-step problem solving.
• Experience in software verification and validation, including test planning, test methods and results analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex technical issues in a structured manner.

What we need from you:

Along with your resume, please provide a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining the Orbital UAV Team.