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Electronics Design Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer Electronics Engineer RF Engineer Electrical Engineer Firmware Engineer FPGA Engineer 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Electronics Design Engineer

We are expanding our hardware team to support defence-focused projects, including radar, communications, and signal-processing systems. This opportunity is open to engineers based in Melbourne as we scale our national footprint.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design schematics and PCBs (2‑ to 16‑layer) for high‑current, moderate‑voltage (~80 V) systems.

  • Develop and test RF circuits; RF experience is preferred.

  • Integrate power, digital, and RF subsystems.

  • Provide basic firmware or test software using C or Python for board bring‑up and testing.

  • Support FPGA‑based signal‑processing projects.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout (critical).

  • RF design experience (preferred).

  • Exposure to power systems, digital, and RF design.

  • Experience with high‑current, battery‑related hardware.

Desired Additional Skills

  • Basic firmware or test‑software development (C/Python).

  • Experience with FPGA integration.

Candidate Profile – Non‑Negotiables

  • Passion for RF, defence, or electronic‑warfare domains.

  • Team‑first mindset with low ego.

  • Self‑starter who can solve problems independently.

Work Environment

  • Office‑based role; initial period primarily onsite.

  • After onboarding, 1–2 days per week remote work possible.

  • Locations: Adelaide (primary), Melbourne (active hiring pool), Queensland (potential expansion).

Security & Eligibility Requirements

  • Security clearance required for defence work.

  • Must meet Australian citizenship / ITAR‑type restrictions.

  • Overseas candidates are not eligible at this time.

Compensation

Salary range: AUD $80,000 – $170,000, dependent on RF specialization and experience level.

Company Growth

  • Strong pipeline of defence contracts (ADF) and partnerships (e.g., L3Harris).

  • Planned expansion into Europe.

  • Goal to significantly grow the hardware team over the next 12 months, adding FPGA and software capability.

  • Exploring internal AI/LLM tools within defence constraints.

What Matters Most

This is not a “skills‑first” hire. We prioritize cultural fit, long‑term retention, and the ability to thrive in a highly regulated defence environment.

Interested? Apply now by sending your updated CV or let's have a confidential chat.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

 

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Electronics Design Engineer

Electronics Engineer RF Engineer Firmware Engineer FPGA Engineer 2-5 Years Exp
Job Location: Brisbane, Queensland

Electronics Design Engineer

We’re expanding into Brisbane and building out our engineering team to support defence-focused projects across radar, communications, and signal-processing systems.

Opportunities are now open for Electronics Design Engineers with experience in PCB design, RF, and embedded systems, who want to work on real-world, mission-critical technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design schematics and PCBs (2‑ to 16‑layer) for high‑current, moderate‑voltage (~80 V) systems.

  • Develop and test RF circuits; RF experience is preferred.

  • Integrate power, digital, and RF subsystems.

  • Provide basic firmware or test software using C or Python for board bring‑up and testing.

  • Support FPGA‑based signal‑processing projects.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout (critical).

  • RF design experience (preferred).

  • Exposure to power systems, digital, and RF design.

  • Experience with high‑current, battery‑related hardware.

Desired Additional Skills

  • Basic firmware or test‑software development (C/Python).

  • Experience with FPGA integration.

Candidate Profile – Non‑Negotiables

  • Passion for RF, defence, or electronic‑warfare domains.

  • Team‑first mindset with low ego.

  • Self‑starter who can solve problems independently.

Work Environment

  • Office‑based role; initial period primarily onsite.

  • After onboarding, 1–2 days per week remote work possible.

  • Locations: Adelaide (primary), Melbourne (active hiring pool), Queensland (expansion).

Security & Eligibility Requirements

  • Security clearance required for defence work.

  • Must meet Australian citizenship / ITAR‑type restrictions.

  • Overseas candidates are not eligible at this time.

Compensation

Salary range: AUD $80,000 – $170,000, dependent on RF specialization and experience level.

Company Growth

  • Strong pipeline of defence contracts (ADF) and partnerships (e.g., L3Harris).

  • Planned expansion into Europe.

  • Goal to significantly grow the hardware team over the next 12 months, adding FPGA and software capability.

  • Exploring internal AI/LLM tools within defence constraints.

What Matters Most

This is not a “skills‑first” hire. We prioritize cultural fit, long‑term retention, and the ability to thrive in a highly regulated defence environment.

Interested? Apply now by sending your updated CV or let's have a confidential chat.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

 

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Embedded Systems Engineer

Firmware Engineer 5-10 Years Exp 2-5 Years Exp
Job Location: Perth, Western Australia

Embedded Systems Engineer

Perth | Full-time | On-site

We’re working with a specialist engineering team building connected hardware systems deployed in real-world, high-dependency environments.

This is a hands-on role with full ownership across hardware and firmware. You’ll be working on systems that move beyond prototypes and operate in the field, where reliability and practical performance matter.

This is not a layered, corporate environment. It’s a small, capable team focused on building and shipping.

What You’ll Be Working On

You’ll take ownership of embedded systems development across the full lifecycle.

This includes:

  • Designing and prototyping microcontroller-based hardware systems

  • Developing embedded firmware in C/C++ for real-time control

  • Integrating cellular/LTE connectivity for remote devices

  • Working with low-level communication protocols and control systems

  • Supporting data flow between edge devices and cloud platforms

  • Diagnosing and improving system performance based on real-world use

You’ll collaborate directly with a senior software engineer to ensure tight integration across hardware and backend systems.

What We’re Looking For

This role suits someone who is practical, self-directed, and comfortable working across both hardware and firmware.

You’ll likely bring:

  • Proven experience in PCB design and schematic capture

  • Strong embedded C/C++ development skills

  • Experience with IoT or connected devices

  • Familiarity with real-time, interrupt-driven systems

  • Exposure to mixed-signal environments or hardware diagnostics

  • Ability to move quickly from concept to working prototype

You’re also someone who:

  • Understands when a design is ready to ship

  • Can balance quality with speed without over-engineering

  • Is comfortable working with minimal structure

  • Takes ownership without needing constant direction

Why This Role

  • End-to-end ownership across hardware and firmware

  • Small, highly capable team with direct impact

  • Systems deployed in real operational environments

  • Stable environment with long-term product focus

Location 

This role is based in Perth and requires on-site involvement.

If you’re already in Perth, this is an opportunity to work on meaningful embedded systems without being siloed.

If you’re considering relocation, you should be deliberate. This is best suited to someone who values ownership, autonomy, and real engineering work over big-city ecosystems.

The Reality Check

This is not a role for someone who needs heavy structure, long development cycles, or narrowly defined responsibilities.

You’ll be expected to make decisions, move quickly, and take responsibility for outcomes.

Interested?

If you’ve actually built embedded systems end-to-end and can speak in detail about both your hardware and firmware decisions, reach out directly.

Send a brief summary of relevant projects or systems you’ve worked on.

📧 simon@runtimerec.com
📱 0485 991 211

 

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Firmware Engineer 10+ Years Exp 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Linux, Audio, Video)
Melbourne | Hybrid | Immediate Impact Role

Most embedded roles claim “cutting-edge.” Few actually are.

This one is.

You’ll be working at the intersection of high-performance embedded systems and real-time audio/video networking, building products where latency, efficiency, and reliability aren’t optional.

If you’ve been stuck maintaining legacy systems and want to move into serious system-level engineering, this is where you step up.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Low-Level Engineering
    Develop and optimize C/C++ code on embedded Linux platforms with a strong focus on performance and reliability
  • Streaming & Media Systems
    Build and enhance real-time audio/video pipelines, including codecs and streaming protocols
  • System Performance Optimization
    Solve complex hardware-software interaction issues. Expect deep dives into latency, memory, and throughput
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    Work with internal teams, global partners, and BSP providers to deliver production-ready systems
  • Technical Ownership
    Contribute ideas, not just execution. Influence how systems are built and improved

What You Need to Bring

  • 5+ years experience in embedded systems development with strong C/C++ skills
  • Proven experience working with Linux or embedded Linux environments
  • Hands-on exposure to at least one of the following:
    • Real-time network streaming
    • Audio/video streaming
    • Software A/V codecs
  • Relevant engineering degree
  • Available to start within 4 weeks

Why This Role Is Different

Most roles will keep you comfortable. This one won’t.

  • You’ll work on performance-critical systems, not maintenance work
  • You’ll tackle real-time streaming challenges, not routine tasks
  • You’ll collaborate with hardware-level and global engineering teams
  • Your work will directly impact product performance and user experience

Work Setup

  • Melbourne-based role with hybrid flexibility
  • Some on-site collaboration required
  • Built around output and engineering impact

Next Step

If you’re confident in your embedded Linux experience and want to work on something technically meaningful, reach out directly.

Send your CV or LinkedIn profile to simon@runtimerec.com
Or call/text 0485 991 211 for a confidential discussion

 

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Senior Electronics Design Engineer – Fixed Term Contract

10+ Years Exp 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Sydney | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

This is not a generalist engineering role.

This is for engineers who design, build, and own complex electronic systems.

You’ll be working on highly regulated, implantable technology where failure isn’t tolerated and engineering decisions have direct real-world impact.

If you’re someone who operates comfortably across hardware, systems, and real-world constraints, this is where your work actually matters.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a specialised engineering environment developing next-generation electronic systems used in advanced medical applications.

This is a hands-on, technically demanding role. You will contribute directly to the design, development, and verification of complex electronic subsystems, working across both component and system level.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external development partners, influencing key technical decisions across the product lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design and develop electronic subsystems for advanced devices
  • Take technical ownership within your domain while contributing at system level
  • Develop and review requirements, specifications, and design documentation
  • Participate in schematic, layout, firmware, and system-level design reviews
  • Support external partners in development and integration
  • Troubleshoot complex issues through debugging and root cause analysis
  • Communicate technical decisions, risks, and trade-offs clearly
  • Support verification and validation, including test development and analysis
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams
  • Ensure designs meet strict safety, reliability, and regulatory standards

What You Bring

You need depth. Not surface-level exposure.

Strong expertise in AT LEAST TWO of the following:

RF / Wireless Systems

  • Bluetooth or RF system design and integration
  • Antenna, EMC, and coexistence considerations
  • Exposure to compliance and regulatory testing

PCB Design & Layout

  • Multi-layer PCB design and schematic capture
  • Mixed-signal, low-noise, or RF-sensitive layouts
  • Design for manufacturability and test

Embedded Firmware

  • Strong embedded C programming
  • Experience with low-power or safety-critical systems
  • Hardware-software integration and debugging

Mixed-Signal ASICs

  • Experience with analog / mixed-signal ASICs
  • Understanding of signal integrity, data conversion, and power management
  • Experience working with ASIC vendors or design houses

Nice to Have

  • Analog electronics and simulation (SPICE, LTspice)
  • Programming beyond embedded (Python, C#)
  • Control systems, DSP, or related domains
  • Experience with FMEA and test method validation
  • Background in regulated environments (ISO 13485, IEC 62304)

Why This Role

  • High level of technical ownership
  • Work on complex, real-world systems
  • Exposure across the full product lifecycle
  • Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment

Apply

If you’re confident in your technical depth and want to work on engineering problems that demand it, reach out directly.

 

Simon
0485 991 211
simon@runtimerec.com

 

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Account Manager (VIC)

Account Manager 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Own Key Accounts. Drive Revenue. Lead Growth in Renewable Energy.

If your idea of account management is maintaining relationships, this role is not for you.

This opportunity is for someone who knows how to grow revenue, deepen client partnerships, and convert opportunities into consistent results.

You will join a fast-growing renewable energy manufacturer that designs and develops its own renewable energy related products. With a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand, the business partners with installers, distributors, and EPCs to deliver reliable and scalable renewable energy projects. Backed by in-house engineering capability, this is not a trading business. It is a product-led organisation with real technical depth.

The Role: Account Manager (Renewable Energy)

You will take ownership of key accounts and be measured on growth. This is a commercially focused role where performance is tied directly to revenue outcomes.

You will be responsible for expanding existing accounts, identifying new opportunities within your network, and positioning the business as a preferred mounting partner across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue and Growth

  • Achieve and exceed individual revenue targets
  • Increase wallet share across installers, distributors, and EPCs
  • Drive adoption of new products and convert initiatives into sales outcomes
  • Support national sales objectives and product launches

Client Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts
  • Build long-term relationships that lead to repeat and increased business
  • Manage the full order lifecycle from initial engagement through to delivery
  • Maintain visibility of pipeline and project activity

Market and Strategy

  • Track key projects, competitor movements, and regulatory changes across Australia and New Zealand
  • Work closely with sales, technical, and marketing teams to align strategies and win opportunities
  • Represent the business at industry events and client engagements

Operational Execution

  • Resolve client issues with urgency and professionalism
  • Ensure efficient order processing, delivery, and after-sales support
  • Monitor receivables and support effective payment collection

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in B2B sales or account management within the solar or renewable energy sector
  • Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
  • Experience working with installers, distributors, or EPCs
  • Strong understanding of the Australian and New Zealand solar market, including standards and compliance frameworks
  • Ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders
  • Strong pipeline management, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Experience using CRM systems and leveraging data to drive decisions

Desirable

  • Established network within the Australian solar industry
  • Experience with solar hardware such as mounting systems, panels, or inverters
  • Ability to interpret CAD drawings or technical schematics
  • Willingness to travel domestically as required

What You Can Expect

  • A growing business with a strong market position across Australia and New Zealand
  • A product-driven organisation with in-house engineering capability
  • Autonomy to manage and grow your accounts
  • Direct impact on revenue and business expansion
  • Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing transition to renewable energy

Apply Now

If you are a commercially driven account manager who delivers measurable results and understands the solar market, this is an opportunity to take ownership of your portfolio and drive meaningful growth.

 

Phone: 0485 991 211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com.au

 

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Electronics Design Engineer

Electronics Engineer 10+ Years Exp 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Adelaide, South Australia

Electronics Design Engineer

We are expanding our hardware team to support defence‑focused projects, including radar, communications, and signal‑processing systems. The role is primarily based in Adelaide with additional offices in Melbourne and potential expansion to Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design schematics and PCBs (2‑ to 16‑layer) for high‑current, moderate‑voltage (~80 V) systems.

  • Develop and test RF circuits; RF experience is preferred.

  • Integrate power, digital, and RF subsystems.

  • Provide basic firmware or test software using C or Python for board bring‑up and testing.

  • Support FPGA‑based signal‑processing projects.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout (critical).

  • RF design experience (preferred).

  • Exposure to power systems, digital, and RF design.

  • Experience with high‑current, battery‑related hardware.

Desired Additional Skills

  • Basic firmware or test‑software development (C/Python).

  • Experience with FPGA integration.

Candidate Profile – Non‑Negotiables

  • Passion for RF, defence, or electronic‑warfare domains.

  • Team‑first mindset with low ego.

  • Self‑starter who can solve problems independently.

Work Environment

  • Office‑based role; initial period primarily onsite.

  • After onboarding, 1–2 days per week remote work possible.

  • Locations: Adelaide (primary), Melbourne (active hiring pool), Queensland (potential expansion).

Security & Eligibility Requirements

  • Security clearance required for defence work.

  • Must meet Australian citizenship / ITAR‑type restrictions.

  • Overseas candidates are not eligible at this time.

Compensation

Salary range: AUD $80,000 – $170,000, dependent on RF specialization and experience level.

Company Growth

  • Strong pipeline of defence contracts.

  • Planned expansion into Europe.

  • Goal to significantly grow the hardware team over the next 12 months, adding FPGA and software capability.

  • Exploring internal AI/LLM tools within defence constraints.

What Matters Most

This is not a “skills‑first” hire. We prioritize cultural fit, long‑term retention, and the ability to thrive in a highly regulated defence environment.

Interested? Apply now by sending your updated CV or let's have a confidential chat.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

 

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Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Embedded Linux Engineer 10+ Years Exp 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

A defence-focused engineering group is expanding its embedded software capability to support new programs, higher demand, and a rapidly evolving technology roadmap.

This is a hands-on, hardware-proximate environment where embedded, systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers build real systems together, not in silos.

Location: Canberra (onsite) | Melbourne considered only for exceptional candidates.

What You’ll Be Building

You'll work on real-time embedded systems used for tracking, stabilisation, sensing, and fire-control. Core technologies include:

  • Embedded Linux, C, C++

  • Real-time, low-level hardware integration

  • Computer vision and image-processing pipelines

  • ML-assisted tracking (integration, not research)

  • Java for orchestration and system coordination

  • Python for testing, prototyping, and harnesses

  • TI DSPs, microprocessors, sensors, gimbals, motor control

  • A future shift into Xilinx UltraScale FPGA platforms

Who Thrives Here

This isn’t for abstract architects or people who want to stay “high level”. It suits engineers who like real systems, real hardware, real constraints.

You’ll be a strong match if you:

  • Are eligible for Australian security clearance (and meet ITAR conditions)

  • Are comfortable working on defence and weapons-adjacent systems

  • Love embedded systems, sensing, CV, and real-time tech

  • Are product-driven and stay in the fight until the system works

  • Want genuine cross-disciplinary collaboration and increasing technical responsibility

Why This Team Stands Out

  • Hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering all within metres of each other

  • Deep exposure across multiple programs. No silos.

  • Locally engineered, built, and integrated equipment

  • Access to cutting-edge embedded tech: real-time CV, stabilisation, ML-assisted tracking, FPGA platforms

  • Strong upside for engineers aiming at senior/principal pathways

If You’re Interested

Apply NOW - if you're even close to this profile, I’ll walk you through the role and see if the match is real.

lance@runtimerec.com

0485988808

 

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Senior Development Test Engineer

Verification Engineer Test Engineer 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Location: Canberra
Type: Full-time
Environment: Defence / Security-Cleared

This is a senior role with ownership of testing strategy and execution in a defence environment. You will define how testing is done, lead by example, and be accountable for test quality and outcomes.

You must be an Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

What You’ll Do

  • Define and own test strategies and plans for embedded systems

  • Lead development and verification testing across electrical, software, and mechanical domains

  • Develop and maintain test procedures, reports, and formal evidence

  • Commission, improve, and maintain test systems and infrastructure

  • Lead fault investigation and root-cause analysis

  • Mentor junior engineers and testers

  • Drive practical improvements to testing and quality processes

  • Work autonomously on customer and program deliverables

What You Bring

  • Engineering degree in Electrical, Software, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar

  • Broad, multi-disciplinary engineering background

  • Strong hands-on embedded systems testing experience

  • Proven experience developing test plans independently

  • Experience operating within formal Quality Management Systems

  • Solid understanding of CAN, Serial, Ethernet, and related protocols

  • Scripting or software skills to support automation and analysis

  • Ability to operate independently in a secure, regulated environment

Nice to Have

  • Active or previously held security clearance

  • Defence, aerospace, or safety-critical industry experience

  • Testing or quality certifications

  • Experience improving test frameworks or processes

  • Data logging and test infrastructure experience

Personal Attributes We Value

  • Ownership and accountability

  • High standards and intolerance for sloppy work

  • Clear systems-level thinking

  • Strong ethical compass and security awareness

If you are ready to own test strategy, raise standards, and work on defence programs where failure is not an option, apply now.

? lance@runtimerec.com
☎️ 03 9005 2123

 

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Senior LTE Engineer

Network Engineer 5-10 Years Exp
Job Location: Brisbane, Queensland

A major industrial operator is replacing a legacy OT Wi-Fi network with a site-wide LTE infrastructure. This isn’t a maintenance job. It’s a ground-up rollout where one engineer becomes the technical cornerstone of a new capability.

If you want ownership, influence, and the chance to shape how LTE is deployed in a live production environment, this is the platform.

The Project

The organisation is redesigning its network stack to support autonomous equipment and next-generation operational systems.

You will lead the LTE layer of the rollout:

Replace existing OT Wi-Fi with LTE infrastructure
Integrate LTE into active operational systems
Advise on architecture and deployment strategy
Establish the internal LTE capability the business will scale around

You are not joining an LTE team. You are helping create it.

The Role

A hybrid of:

LTE deployment specialist
Operations engineer
Embedded technical advisor

The early phase is rollout-heavy and project driven. Once stabilised, the role transitions into long-term operational ownership.

You will be relied on for judgement and experience. This is a high-impact individual contributor role where your decisions matter.

Environment

Brisbane-based role
3–4 days in office, 1–2 days WFH
Minimal site travel
Embedded full-time with the end client

The team culture is collaborative, direct, and hands-on. Engineers share responsibility, step in to help, and focus on delivery rather than politics.

Ideal Background

Strong signals include:
Real LTE network deployment experience
OT / industrial networking environments
Experience integrating wireless infrastructure into existing systems
Comfortable advising on rollout decisions
Able to act as a technical reference point
Independent and pragmatic problem solver

Industry background is flexible. Depth of LTE experience is the key requirement.

Why This Role Matters

Most LTE roles are incremental upgrades to existing systems. This is foundational work. You are creating capability, not inheriting it.

That level of ownership is rare and career-defining.

If you want a role where your technical decisions shape long-term infrastructure, reach out for a confidential discussion.

 

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