About the job

Firmware Engineer – MedTech

Location: Perth (HQ) | Open to Sydney or Melbourne with flexible remote options

Hays is partnering with a rapidly scaling, VC‑backed Australian MedTech company that is delivering breakthrough medical devices and making significant progress in the regulated healthcare sector. With strong clinical impact, expanding global pathways and a high‑performing multidisciplinary team, this organisation offers a rare opportunity to lead firmware & electronics development in a mission‑driven environment.

They are seeking a senior Electronics / Firmware Engineer to act as the technical authority for electronic systems across next‑generation Class II/III medical devices.

The Role

As a senior technical leader, you will take full ownership of electronic and firmware development while mentoring engineers and shaping best‑practice design within a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as technical authority for all electronics and firmware systems
• Leading end‑to‑end development of medical device electronics, from concept to manufacturing
• Designing analog, digital, RF and low‑power circuits for biosignal acquisition and BLE/RF connectivity
• Overseeing embedded firmware development (RTOS and bare-metal in C/C++)
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, IEC 62366 and IEC 62304
• Managing and mentoring internal engineers and external development partners
• Driving project delivery, quality standards and risk mitigation activities
• Designing PCBs, test jigs, validation tools and manufacturing infrastructure
• Maintaining rigorous technical documentation, SOPs and verification reports
• Supporting supplier engagement, audits and scalable manufacturing readiness

Your Background

• 5–10+ years’ experience in high‑reliability electronic system development
• Strong experience with Class II/III medical devices (highly desirable)
• Expertise in analog, digital, RF and low‑power/battery‑powered designs
• Proven experience with Altium Designer / Altium‑365 and custom libraries
• Embedded firmware experience (RTOS, bare‑metal; C/C++)
• Strong knowledge of biosignal acquisition, signal processing and validation
• Hands‑on experience with Nordic, STM32, Analog Devices or comparable MCUs
• Deep understanding of medical device development lifecycle and QMS environments
• Confident leadership, mentoring and cross‑functional communication skills
• Tertiary qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Australian working rights (Engineers Australia membership advantageous)

Why Join?

• Be part of a fast‑growing MedTech company delivering life‑changing technology
• Take ownership of critical safety‑focused electronics systems
• Influence product direction at senior technical level
• Work with a talented, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative culture
• Flexible working arrangements with long‑term career growth potential

If you’re driven by technical excellence, leadership and real‑world impact, this is a standout opportunity to shape the future of medical technology.

• Acting as technical authority for all electronics and firmware systems
• Leading end‑to‑end development of medical device electronics, from concept to manufacturing
• Designing analog, digital, RF and low‑power circuits for biosignal acquisition and BLE/RF connectivity
• Overseeing embedded firmware development (RTOS and bare-metal in C/C++)
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, IEC 62366 and IEC 62304
• Managing and mentoring internal engineers and external development partners
• Driving project delivery, quality standards and risk mitigation activities
• Designing PCBs, test jigs, validation tools and manufacturing infrastructure
• Maintaining rigorous technical documentation, SOPs and verification reports
• Supporting supplier engagement, audits and scalable manufacturing readiness

• Altium Designer / Altium‑365 and custom libraries
• Embedded firmware (RTOS, bare‑metal; C/C++)
• Biosignal acquisition, signal processing and validation
• Nordic, STM32, Analog Devices or comparable MCUs
• Leadership, mentoring and cross‑functional communication skills

• 5–10+ years’ experience in high‑reliability electronic system development
• Strong experience with Class II/III medical devices (highly desirable)
• Expertise in analog, digital, RF and low‑power/battery‑powered designs
• Deep understanding of medical device development lifecycle and QMS environments
• Tertiary qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Australian working rights (Engineers Australia membership advantageous)