Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

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Nearmap is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join the Capture Systems team in Barangaroo, Sydney, for a full‑time onsite role building real‑time, bare‑metal embedded software for aerial imaging hardware across the full lifecycle from R&D to production. You will tackle high‑precision motor control, hardware‑software integration and deterministic performance, plus comprehensive verification and validation on target hardware. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in embedded systems, real‑time development, and experience with control systems for electro‑mechanical platforms; strong communication and collaboration are essential, with ARM Cortex‑M7 and mechatronics exposure a plus. Apply with a tailored resume and quantified project outcomes, and demonstrate readiness to thrive in a fast, in‑office, team‑driven culture.

Company Description

Nearmap is the Australian-founded, global tech pioneer innovating the location intelligence game. Customers rely on Nearmap for consistent, reliable, high-resolution imagery, insights, and answers to create meaningful change in the world and propel industries forward.

Harnessing its own patented camera systems, imagery capture, AI, geospatial tools, and advanced SaaS platforms, Nearmap stands as the definitive source of truth that shapes the livable world.

Job Description

Transform aerial capture systems with cutting-edge embedded solutions

Nearmap is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our innovative Capture Systems team. Work at the intersection of embedded systems and aerial imaging technology, developing real-time solutions that power our next-generation capture systems. You'll contribute across the full embedded systems lifecycle- from R&D through to production and manufacturing.

Work on sophisticated embedded systems that power our aerial imagery capture platforms used worldwide. You'll be integral to developing real-time solutions for current and future capture system components, contributing across the entire lifecycle from initial R&D through qualification, production, and manufacturing. This is a rare opportunity to work on complex mechatronic systems where precision and reliability are critical.

What You'll Be Working On

• Real-Time Embedded Systems: Specify, develop, document, and qualify embedded systems solutions for aerial capture platforms, with a focus on bare-metal development and deterministic performance
• High-Precision Motor Control: Research, develop, and qualify advanced motor control solutions that demand ultra-high precision for aerial imagery capture systems
• Hardware-Software Integration: Interface embedded software with sophisticated electronic hardware systems, ensuring seamless operation in real-world aerial environments
• Verification & Validation: Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, both cross-platform and on target hardware, to ensure system reliability and performance
• Control Systems Development: Design and implement linear and non-linear feedback controllers for electro-mechanical applications, combining theoretical modelling with practical implementation
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary Technology and Capture Systems teams, contributing to knowledge sharing and driving innovation across the organisation

Who You Are

• Excellent communicator with strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Positive self-starter who thrives in collaborative, team-oriented environments
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic settings where priorities can shift
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work effectively across different teams and disciplines
• Detail-oriented problem solver who can balance theoretical knowledge with practical implementation
• Passionate about embedded systems engineering and eager to tackle complex technical challenges

Qualifications

Essential:

• 5+ years embedded systems engineering experience with bare-metal development focus
• Real-time/deterministic software development expertise
• Hardware-software interfacing and embedded verification/validation experience
• Strong algorithmic development skills for mechatronic control systems
• Experience with feedback controller design and implementation for electro-mechanical applications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or related field

Highly Regarded:

• 10+ years embedded systems experience
• ARM Cortex-M7 architecture expertise
• Ultra high-precision mechatronic systems background
• Control systems theory and practical implementation experience

Please note this is an in office role, based in Sydney and therefore cannot cater to remote employees. 

Additional Information

Some of our benefits

Nearmap takes a holistic approach to our employees’ emotional, physical and financial wellness. Some of our current benefits include:

• Quarterly wellbeing day off - Four additional days off annually for your 'YOU' Days
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Wellbeing and technology allowance
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Hybrid flexibility for this role 
• Nearmap subscription (of course!)
• Stocked kitchen with access to all the snacks you need
• In-office lunch every Tuesday and Thursday at our Sydney CBD office
• Showers available for anyone cycling to work or lunchtime gym-goers!

Working at Nearmap
We move fast and work smart; often wearing multiple hats. We adapted to remote working with ease and are continually looking at ways to improve. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, and maintain a safe environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves.

More about Nearmap AI:  

• Read the product documentation for Nearmap AI: https://docs.nearmap.com/display/ND/NEARMAP+A
• For a deep dive into Nearmap AI, listen to AI Systems Senior Director Mike Bewley on the Mapscaping podcast: https://mapscaping.com/blogs/the-mapscaping-podcast/collecting-and-processing-aerial-imagery-at-scale

Ready to elevate your embedded systems career? Apply now.

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