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Software Manager

10+ Years Exp Software Manager
Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Software Manager (Embedded Systems)
Location: Melbourne
Salary: ~AUD $175K + Super

Build the software capability, don’t just manage it.

This isn’t a role for someone who sits above the work.

It’s for someone who still enjoys being in it.

We’re working with a growing engineering-led business that is restructuring how it builds products. Instead of generalist engineering leaders, they’re now investing in domain experts. That starts with software.

They need a Software Manager who can lead from the front. Someone who understands embedded systems deeply, can guide a team technically, and still contribute when needed.

You’ll start with a small team. You’ll shape how it grows. And you’ll have direct visibility with leadership.

If you’ve moved too far away from the tools, this isn’t for you.

What you’ll actually be doing

  • Leading and growing a small embedded software team (starting ~3 engineers)
  • Staying hands-on with development when needed
  • Owning delivery across embedded software projects
  • Working closely with hardware teams to ensure system-level integration
  • Setting technical direction without becoming a bottleneck
  • Contributing to broader engineering and product decisions

What matters (and what doesn’t)

What matters:

  • Strong background in embedded software development
  • Experience working closely with hardware (you understand constraints, trade-offs, integration)
  • Proven ability to lead engineers while still contributing technically
  • Comfortable operating across delivery, leadership, and some strategic input
  • Pragmatic mindset. You get things shipped

What doesn’t matter:

  • Perfect job titles
  • Linear career paths
  • Whether you’ve been called “Manager” or “Director”

If you’re still hands-on and can lead, you’re relevant.

Why this role is worth your time

  • Real ownership. You’re not inheriting a bloated team or broken structure
  • Direct access to leadership. No layers slowing you down
  • Opportunity to shape how software is done in the business
  • Backed by a company investing properly in engineering capability
  • Salary aligned with impact (~AUD $175K base)

The catch (because there is one)

This role will expose you if you’ve drifted too far into management.

If you can’t jump into code, challenge engineers technically, or make grounded decisions, it will show quickly.

Interested?

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

If you’re unsure whether you’re “hands-on enough,” you probably already know the answer.

 

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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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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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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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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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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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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Designer Mechanical Engineer 5-10 Years Exp 2-5 Years Exp
Job Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Product Development | Precision Electromechanical Systems

Not a maintenance design role.

This is a product engineering role inside a team that designs precision electromechanical systems used in high-reliability equipment deployed globally.

You will be joining a specialised engineering group working across mechanical, electronic, optical and magnetic technologies to design hardware that must perform consistently in real-world environments. These are physical products. Built, tested, iterated, and shipped worldwide.

The role is based in Sydney, NSW.

Why engineers like working here

• Work on real products, not theoretical designs
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineers
• Opportunity to design systems that integrate mechanics, electronics and sensing technologies
• See your designs go from concept → prototype → production

What you’ll be doing

• Design and develop new mechanical systems for production hardware
• Improve and optimise existing product designs already deployed globally
• Create 3D models and detailed drawings in SolidWorks
• Prototype and test design concepts to validate performance and reliability
• Investigate product performance issues and implement design improvements
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical for production
• Develop engineering documentation including change notes and component approvals
• Collaborate with electronics, quality and manufacturing teams across the product lifecycle
• Provide technical input on mechanical design queries when required

What you’ll need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong experience using SolidWorks for 3D modelling and mechanical design
• Experience designing mechanical components for production products
• Understanding of mechanical integration with electronic systems
• Experience with injection moulded components and production design

Nice to have

• Experience setting up SolidWorks PDM environments or managing design data migration

Important

This role is open only to candidates currently based in Australia with full working rights.

Interested?

If you enjoy designing real hardware, solving mechanical problems, and working with engineers who care about building well-engineered products, this is worth a conversation.

Apply now or message me directly if you'd like to learn more about the opportunity before applying.

Phone: 0485991211
Email: simon@runtimerec.com

 

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