Algorithms Software Engineer

1 day ago

Adelaide, South Australia DroneShield Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a Algorithms Software Engineer with relevant experience to join the team in Adelaide, South Australia. The position will report to the Algorithms Engineering Manager within the Sensors and Effectors Team.

The Sensors and Effectors team at Droneshield is focused on providing fully operational and qualified modular devices to enable new product development of high-end RF based sensors and effectors. These modules are re-used across various product configurations including man-portable, vehicle mounted and fixed site. Key technical challenges for the electronics aspect of these modules include the design of complex wide-band RF circuitry, high speed digital interface and high-power radio frequency output. DroneShield designs and builds the full signal chain from signal generation to antenna.

The primary focus of the role is to develop and maintain DroneShield's RFAI Detection Capability, working closely with ML/AI, Data Science, RF and infrastructure teams to innovate and enhance DroneShield's world leading Anti-Drone technology.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

  • Take drone detection algorithms from design to production using C++, working closely with a team of Algorithm and Software Engineers. 
  • Develop and maintain simulation software used to assist algorithm development. 
  • Design and implement data analysis and algorithm evaluation pipelines. 
  • Conduct unit testing to ensure software quality and reliability. 
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines. 
  • Assist software & hardware development teams to make informed decisions about the future direction of complex deployed system design. 
  • Advance the development of software architecture design processes within the team. Ensure software is designed for reliability, and performance on resource-constrained targets. 

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

  • Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience 
  • 3+ years of software development experience (preferred: Python, C++) 
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, including communicating effectively with engineers from non-software / data science backgrounds 
  • Ability to turn complex algorithms and mathematical models into high-performance software, operating on sensor data 
  • Working knowledge of modern architectural patterns and software design patterns 
  • Experience with the following: 
    • At least one compiled language (Go, C++, or C) 
    • At least one scripting language (Python, JavaScript, or Shell) 
    • Digital Signal Processing concepts and techniques 
    • Embedded Linux platforms 
    • Test Driven Development 
    • Revision Control 
    • Continuous Integration 

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

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