Embedded Systems Engineer
Propeller
Software Engineering
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted on Dec 13, 2024
Propeller is on a mission to take the guesswork out of moving dirt - reducing wasted fuel, time, and money. We do this through the power of maps.
Our customers use Propeller’s integrated hardware and software products to capture accurate 3D versions of their worksites. With over 50,000 worksites worldwide using Propeller’s smart survey technology, we empower project teams to map, measure, and manage site activity.
Propeller empowers everyone to approach, own, and solve problems creatively. We’re data nerds who care about impact, honesty, and each other. We take pride in being a great place to work. We are proud to be recipients of BI Group's Excellence in Customer Experience award and Inspiring Workplaces of Australasia, being recognized as a Fast Company and BuiltIn Best Place to Work. You can learn more about us on Glassdoor.
- Department
- Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Sydney
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
- Reporting To
- Jye Lewis
Your Mission
Propeller’s software platform and services are underpinned by our hardware products, AeroPoints & DirtMate. This role will provide you the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the team behind our custom hardware.
As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you will be involved in all stages of the product lifecycle. You’ll be working on PCB design, firmware development, prototype assembly and verification and collaborating closely with our manufacturing team and third party manufacturers to see products through to mass production.
You’ll also work with the broader Propeller team on field testing and to provide engineering support, ensuring our products’ performance is rock solid in harsh construction site environments.
Your Skills
- You have prior experience in PCB design (schematic and layout) and prototyping.
- You have prior experience in embedded firmware development using systems-level programming languages like Rust or C.
- You’ve worked closely with internal and third party manufacturing teams to implement product assembly, programming and factory test procedures.
- You have supported customer facing teams on complex troubleshooting.
Bonus points for:
- Having worked on failure analysis, continuous improvement and accelerated life testing for hardware products.
- Experience with GPS / GNSS systems.
- Having worked on power optimisation for battery / solar powered devices.
- Mechanical design experience, particularly for devices used in harsh environments.
Benefits
- Employee share options
- Professional development budget and leave
- The opportunity to take part in our mentorship program
- Mental health resources
- Monthly telephone and/or internet allowance
- Paid primary & secondary parental leave policies
- Hybrid work arrangements and WFH equipment provided
About Propeller
Propeller is for everyone, so come as you are. We value all types of experience, skill, and ability. If you don’t think you meet all the requirements, but still think this role would be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Diversity makes our team more creative, fun, and effective, so bring your whole self to the application process, and we will too!
If you’re interested in what life at Propeller is like, check out our employee-owned Medium blog page!
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