Development, validation, and debugging of IoT hardware platforms
Work with and validate hardware functionality based on data sheets, schematics, and Printed Circuit Board designs
Management of logistics to source and deploy IoT technologies
Embedded software development for low-power embedded devicesData collection from high-frequency time-series and image-based sensors
Low-power wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy, LoRa, LTE
Embedded analytics software, including machine learning
Web- and smartphone-based graphical user interface for live sensor data visualisation
Generation of high-quality ground truth data sets for algorithm improvement
Communicate effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients, and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed research team, to carry out tasks under limited direction in support of scientific research.
Adapt and/or develop original experimental methods/equipment/software/concepts/ ideas in support of existing and further research.
Requirements & Skills:
Proficiency in developing applications for low-power embedded devices (e.g., Nordic NRF52), with experience in embedded operating systems such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
Experience in developing software for embedded Linux devices (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Beaglebone, or Jetson devices).
Demonstrated expertise in implementing and deploying low-power wireless networks, including BLE, 802.15.4, LoRaWAN, LTE-M, and NB-IoT.
Experience with PCB design software (e.g., Altium Designer or equivalent) for designing and/or reviewing schematics and PCB layouts.
Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary, regionally dispersed research team and to carry out tasks under general direction from Scientific Researchers.
Willingness and ability to contribute novel ideas and approaches to support scientific investigations.
Experience with field-testing IT systems, including user studies, field experiments, analysis of field trial data, and in-situ debugging.
Experience designing user interfaces for interacting with embedded devices (e.g., web or phone apps).
Familiarity with 3D CAD modelling tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
