Firmware Engineer

Published 06.13.2026Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Sydney , New South Wales , Australia Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager# 34Published 06.13.2026Job DescriptionAs a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment.Headquartered in Sydney, SEDA brings local expertise in the integration of optronics and navigation systems for the air, land, and naval platforms of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Firmware Engineer's role involves defining system architecture, evaluating key technology options, and leading the delivery of software solutions. You will also be responsible for integrating a range of technologies in a regulated environment.In this role, you will be responsible for:Completing new product development and demonstrating a track record of commercialized software productsDelivering robust software solutionsing deep expertise in hard real-time and soft real-time software developmentUtilizing advanced skills in C/Embedded C/C++ coding for hard real-time or near hard real-time applicationsManaging and executing SWIL (Software-in-the-Loop) testing setup and executionDeveloping simulation environments as neededSetting up and maintaining software development environmentsComplementary DescriptionWe are looking for a candidate who is confident and has the following attributes:Solid planning skills and stakeholders engagementGood organizational skills, with the ability to manage technical requirements andensure their integration across multiple project areas.Must display initiative and be proactive in seeking solutionsWell-developed problem-solving skills and analytical mindDemonstrated ability to multi-taskStrong customer service ethic and interpersonal skillsAbility to build & maintain superior customer relationshipsStrong attention to detailMust be able to work autonomously as well as within a team environmentInterest in advanced defence technologiesJob RequirementsTo be successful in this role you must have:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field.Must hold at least a baseline security vetting on employment commencement, and ability to obtain NV1.5+ years of experience in the design and development of optronic or electro-optical systems (Deep expertise in hard real time and soft real time software development.Familiarity with modelling and simulation toolsExperience working in cross-functional engineering teams and with international partners.Strong technical communication and documentation skills.Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to effectively engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Company InformationSafran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.Locate your future workplace109 Pitt Street 2000SydneyNew South Wales Australia