Electronics Engineering Manager

**About Vitalcare**

Systems include traditional nurse call infrastructure with both wired and wireless technology (LoRa) along with specialist ecosystems for dementia support, fall detection, RTLS, and wandering resident management.

Our expertise includes wireless IoT (internet of things), mmWave radar, voice, lidar and machine vision. All Vitalcare systems are supported via Vitalcloud, the company’s secure cloud-based management and reporting network.

**The Role**
Working closely with the Managing Director and Operations Manager the Engineering Manager will lead, inspire and manage the day to day activities of the R&D department, including undertaking key software development tasks and shepherding projects through all steps of the design and production cycle. This includes taking ownership of the product ecosystem from an architectural perspective, along with creative input into future products and services.

The Engineering Manager must ensure that projects meet time, budget and quality.

The role reports to the Managing Director and is part of the Vitalcare management team.

**Career Opportunity**
This role especially suits a motivated young engineer who backs themselves in the next career step in establishing, managing and growing an R&D department producing quality work in a structured and disciplined environment. Previous R&D management experience is not essential, but a thorough understanding of the R&D process is, along with an ability to learn and work within a team environment. We want someone with ambitious aspirations that they can back with solid performance.

**Selection Criteria**
- Relevant qualifications in Electronic Engineering
- 5 years + writing high quality code in embedded systems (ARM/STM32/AVR32/Linux)
- Proficient with code development in C, C++, Python, embedded to full-stack cloud services
- Version control systems experience (SVN, GIT)
- Experience with typical embedded and IoT control peripherals (ie. RAM, Flash, UART, PWM, A/D, I2C, RS232, RS485, USB, CAN bus, Ethernet, TCP/IP, MQTT and SPI)
- Experience with standard software engineering tools including: build systems, revision control, bug tracking, test frameworks using tools such as Atlassian Bitbucket, Jira and Sourcetree
- Experience in electronic board circuit design and related layout tools such as Altium
- Knowledge and experience in IP network design and function
- Knowledge and experience in network and I.T. security issues
- An understanding of a range of wireless communications protocols including WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE, Zigbee, NFC
- Familiarity with either managing or being engaged with projects consisting of Cloud servers, Webservers, AWS management, Google cloud, Android, IOS
- Familiarity with the following tech stacks: Java, Kotlin, Swift, PostgreSQL, React, Play, Apache, Docker, REST, Firebase, Node JS
- Excellent skills in design thinking, UI and UX
- Documentation writing experience from specifications to user manuals
- Experience with manufacturing and production engineering is desirable but not essential
- Proven self-motivation and the ability to work closely with others in a collegiate environment
- Ability to plan and manage projects taking responsibility for successful on-time delivery
- Excellent personal communication skills and the ability to foster a creative and productive environment
- Available to start ASAP

**What's in it for you?**
- Diverse, exciting and stimulating working with the latest in technology;
- Industry leadership profile as head of the most innovative company in the sector;
- Rewarding and essential work with a genuine and measurable positive impact on the lives and well-being of aged care residents, medical patients, and other vulnerable people, as well as those who care for them;
- A competitive salary and remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience; and
- Equity opportunity with an anticipated public transaction in the near term.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

**Application**
To express your interest in this role, please provide your resume and covering letter addressing the following:

- Your applicable skills and experience addressing the selection criteria
- Your career aspirations
- Your interest in technology
- Your interests outside work
- Why this role suits you
- Anything else you think we should know about you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Production management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)