ECOGEN Technologies
Research & Development Manager [Embedded Systems & Smart Energy Solutions Engineer]
Melbourne, 3000, Victoria
Engineering / Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Full time
Posted 09/06/2025
Closes 09/07/2025
We are seeking a talented and driven engineer with expertise in Electronics, AI, IoT, Embedded Systems, and Hardware Security to join our product development team. You will play a critical role in the implementation of our Smart Energy Pod, focusing on system integration, embedded design, and secure communication across modules. This is a unique opportunity to innovate at the intersection of clean tech and smart systems.
Benefits
- Work from home
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Visa sponsorship
Tasks & responsibilities
Tasks and responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of embedded systems for smart energy management.
- Integrate AI-powered decision-making algorithms for energy optimization.
- Implement and test IoT-based communication frameworks for remote monitoring and control.
- Design and deploy secure hardware interfaces and trusted execution environments for safeguarding system operations.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure modularity and expandability of energy pods.
- Contribute to system testing, validation, and field deployment.
- Ensure compliance with security, energy, and communication standards.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in Electronics and Embedded Systems Design.
- Experience with IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, LoRa, Zigbee, NB-IoT) and edge computing.
- Familiarity with AI/ML integration for real-time system intelligence.
- Proven ability in implementing hardware-level security, secure boot, and cryptographic protocols.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment.
- Prior experience in energy systems, smart grids, or power electronics is a plus.
- Determining, implementing and monitoring research and development strategies, policies and plans
- Developing and implementing research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments
- Leading major research projects and coordinating activities of other research workers
- Assessing the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities
- Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations
- Providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation
- Monitoring leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation
- May publish results of significant research projects
Qualifications & experience
Preferred Qualifications
- A level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.
- At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification
- M.Tech/Ph.D. in Embedded Systems, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Published work or projects in hardware security, secure embedded IoT, or smart energy systems.
- Hands-on experience with microcontroller platforms (ARM, RISC-V) and RTOS.
About Company
Ecogen Technologies is a renewable energy solutions provider dedicated to building a sustainable future. We design and implement projects that transform waste to clean energy, power communities with solar microgrids, electrify transportation, and more, all while engaging local communities and stakeholders. Our mission is to deliver reliable, affordable, and green energy infrastructure that benefits both people and the planet. From innovative Waste-to-Energy facilities to off-grid solar pods and electric vehicle charging networks, Ecogen is turning bold ideas into tangible progress.
Our Focus Areas :
- Integrated Waste-to-Energy
- Renewable Power Systems (Solar, Wind & Storage)
- Off-Grid Energy Pods
- EV Charging & Green Transport
Our Mission & Vision:
Ecogen Technologies’ mission is to deliver renewable energy solutions that innovate for a sustainable planet and empower communities to thrive. We believe that every community – whether an urban center or a remote village – deserves access to affordable, clean, and reliable energy. By combining advanced technology with on-the-ground partnership, we turn this belief into reality. Our vision is a future where waste is transformed into wealth, where hospitals and schools run on sunshine, and where transportation is electric and emissions-free – all enabled by local capacity-building and global collaboration.
Founded by a team of passionate engineers, entrepreneurs, and sustainability experts, Ecogen Technologies has grown into a renowned renewable energy provider with projects across Asia. From our roots in Australia to our initiatives in Sri Lanka and the Philippines, we have maintained one clear goal: to innovate sustainable energy solutions that are tailored to local needs and create lasting positive impact. We continuously adapt and integrate the latest research, partnering with leading universities and industry experts, to ensure our projects benefit from cutting-edge knowledge and best practices.