Job Description

As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment.

Headquartered in Sydney, SEDA brings local expertise in the integration of optronics and navigation systems for the air, land, and naval platforms of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Firmware Engineer's role involves defining system architecture, evaluating key technology options, and leading the delivery of software solutions. You will also be responsible for integrating a range of technologies in a regulated environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Completing new product development and demonstrating a track record of commercialized software products
Delivering robust software solutions
ing deep expertise in hard real-time and soft real-time software development
Utilizing advanced skills in C/Embedded C/C++ coding for hard real-time or near hard real-time applications
Managing and executing SWIL (Software-in-the-Loop) testing setup and execution
Developing simulation environments as needed
Setting up and maintaining software development environments

Complementary Description

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role you must have:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field.
Must hold at least a baseline security vetting on employment commencement, and ability to obtain NV1.
5+ years of experience in the design and development of optronic or electro-optical systems (
Deep expertise in hard real time and soft real time software development.
Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools
Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams and with international partners.
Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to effectively engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.