Your new company

An Adelaide-based defence technology organisation is seeking a Software Engineer to join a team developing advanced communications and surveillance systems used in operational environments.

This role sits within a specialised engineering team responsible for building software that processes and integrates data from multiple communications and sensor sources. The systems support mission platforms across defence environments and require engineers who enjoy working on complex, integrated software systems.

Your new role

You will contribute to the design and development of software components that support communications and surveillance systems operating in secure environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing Java-based software components within a distributed system
• Integrating software with communications systems and broader mission platforms
• Processing and managing real-time or near-real-time data flows
• Troubleshooting and optimising system behaviour in integration and operational environments
• Working closely with systems engineers and other software engineers to implement robust solutions

• Java (primary language)
• Linux and Windows environments
• Networking protocols (TCP / UDP)
• Distributed systems and service-based architectures
• Git-based development workflows

What you'll need to succeed

• Java development within distributed or service-based systems
• Working in Linux environments
• Developing software that interacts with multiple systems or data sources
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP or message-based communication)
• Debugging and troubleshooting behaviour across integrated systems
• Security Clearance required

What you'll get in return

• Work on complex software systems used in real operational environments
• Join a collaborative engineering team solving challenging technical problems
• Be part of a growing defence technology sector in Adelaide

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or e-mail directly to suras.khosla@hays.com.au.