--- title: 'Software Engineer at Hargrave Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-hargrave-technologies-bella-vista-f6g8chb3e6e2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Software Engineer at Hargrave Technologies - **Company:** Hargrave Technologies - **Location:** Bella Vista - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-25 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hargravetechnologies/c8d9027d-211d-48c4-b3eb-e691e0040200/application **Skills:** Python, Async programming, AnyIO, Asyncio, Object-oriented design, Type annotations, Serial communication interfaces, REST APIs, Debugging, Front-end web development, UI/UX design, Embedded systems, STM32, C/C++, C#, CAN, UART > The Software Engineer will own the software for manufacturing end-of-line testing, ensuring high-volume throughput and aerospace-level quality. Responsibilities include building robust test applications, integrating with manufacturing systems via REST APIs, and debugging hardware-software issues to ensure flight-... ## Job description ## THE STAKES ARE REAL Every day, somewhere in the world, our systems are lining up on the battlefield. Our customers aren't just using a product; they’re relying on our technology to execute perfectly, every single time. At Hargrave Technologies, we don’t just build electronics; we build the high-power foundation for the leading companies in global defence. If a drone has a critical mission that can’t fail, it most likely has our Aussie-built systems under the hood. We solve the hard problems that others avoid, and we’re looking for a Software Engineer who thrives when the margin for error is zero. This role will own the software that runs our manufacturing end-of-line (EOL) testing; the systems that decide, at volume, whether a unit is truly flight-ready. It’s a rewarding mix of aerospace-level quality and high-volume manufacturing. ## THE ROLE This isn’t a "buried in spreadsheets" sort of testing role. you’ll be responsible for delivering fast, repeatable pass/fail decisions and the traceability that aerospace demands. You will work closely with electronics, firmware, and production teams to: - Build EOL Test Software: Writing and maintaining robust test applications that control instruments, fixtures, and devices under test. - Ship for High-Volume Throughput: Designing tests that are deterministic, operator-friendly, and quick—without compromising quality. - Integrate Manufacturing Systems: Interfacing with REST APIs and internal tools to record results, drive workflows, and improve traceability. - Debug the Real World: Finding root causes across software, hardware, and wiring when stations fail—then hardening the system so it doesn’t happen again. - Work Independently: Taking clean sheet goals and turning them into solid, production-ready software. ## WHO YOU ARE You care about engineering quality and you enjoy making complex systems measurable, testable, and repeatable. - You have industry experience that demonstrates practical engineering judgment. - You are strong in Python, including: - Async programming with AnyIO/Asyncio - Object-oriented design - Type annotations - Working on large, multi-module codebases - Integrating with internal services via serial/communication interfaces and REST APIs - You have strong debugging skills. - You learn quickly and work well with minimal supervision. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? - Real Impact, Real Fast: Your work directly supports global allies and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in flight. We work with the best of the best in the US and Europe to play our part in global security. We’re growing fast because people like what we’re building. - True Autonomy: No micromanagement. You are trusted to manage your work in a way that suits your life. We do what we can to support flexible working wherever possible, but this is not a hybrid or remote role. - Comprehensive Support: We take care of our people. You’ll have access to additional paid parental leave, and a top-tier Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes safety, medical and mental health support for you and your family. - A Collaborative, Stable Company: No bureaucracy and no unnecessary layers. No investors pulling the plug. No mass AI layoffs. Just a great group of people working hard to do something important. ## NICE TO HAVE We care most about what you’ve built, but if you have any of the below, we’d love to hear about it: - Front-end web development and UI/UX design experience - Embedded systems experience, ideally STM32 - Internal applications experience, ideally Python, C/C++ and C# - Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN and UART - Experience with high-volume manufacturing environments ## HOW TO APPLY We are seeking a collaborator, not just a set of bullet points on a resume. Show us the work you are proud of, and how you think about testing and reliability in real engineering systems. If this role sounds like you, reach out, even if you don’t have all of the requirements. At Hargrave, we care about what you’ve built and who you are. Let's build the future of drones together. We’re a people-first company. Every application will be reviewed by a real person, and each application will get a response. Employment is subject to a National Police Check and pre-employment screening in accordance with AS 4811:2022, as well as adherence to internal security and confidentiality requirements. ## About Hargrave Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Hargrave Technologies is a leading Australian developer of mission-critical power electronics solutions, specialising in electronic speed controllers (ESCs) for brushless electric motors used in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), defence, automotive, and space applications. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) — bootstrapped momentum with a single known grant - **Headquarters**: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - **Founded**: 2015 (began life as Advanced Power Drives, later renamed Hargrave Technologies) - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Power electronics for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), defence, aerospace, automotive, and space - **Target customers**: B2B, focused on commercial and defence aerospace primes, tier-1 integrators, and UAS platform manufacturers - **Mission/purpose**: To beat the forces of gravity; to develop the smallest, lightest, highest-performance UAS power electronics that enable longer flight times, greater payloads, and faster, more agile missions ## Products & Services All products are designed and manufactured in Australia, NDAA-compliant, and support open standards (DroneCAN, ARINC 825, DShot, PWM). They offer both off-the-shelf and heavily customised solutions. - **microFLUX4LP** – 4-channel smart power supply for avionics and payloads, with DroneCAN telemetry and protection - **nanoDRIVE4LPi** – Lightest IP67 nano ESC for demanding sUAS applications; DroneCAN + FOCAL algorithm - **microDRIVELP** – Low-voltage, high-power bare-board ESC, ultra-light, 60A continuous / 110A burst - **microDRIVEMP** – Medium-power 120A ESC, IP67, DroneCAN + FOCAL algorithm - **microDRIVEHP** – High-power 200A burst controller - **microFLUX2LP / microFLUX2MP** – Dual-channel smart power supplies for power distribution and telemetry - **microDRIVELPi** – Low-voltage, high-power DroneCAN controller, IP67 - **Custom engineering services** – Rapid development of bespoke ESC variants and integrated power electronics ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding USD 610,203 (grant, 2025-08-01) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No institutional investors listed; the company states it works with "the largest aerospace companies in the world"; alumni have moved to Zipline, Tesla, Breaker, EY - **Growth Signals**: - 21 employees (as of early 2026), +17.9% yearly growth - LinkedIn followers growing +45.6% year over year (2,799 followers) - Awarded a grant in 2025 - Expanding into automotive and space verticals ## Competitive Advantages - **Full vertical integration**: Proprietary firmware (FOCAL algorithm) developed in-house, combined with complete hardware control and on-site SMT manufacturing in Australia - **NDAA-compliant** – all products meet US defence sourcing requirements, a critical moat for defence contracts - **Smallest and lightest in class** – e.g., nano ESC base weight 5g, IP67 rating - **Proven in mission-critical environments** – already deployed in commercial and defence aerospace - **Rapid customisation** – ability to deliver bespoke designs in weeks, not months ## Strategic Focus - Growing presence in defence and government aerospace programs, both in Australia and globally - Extending product lines for automotive (EV motor controllers) and space applications - Maintaining leadership in UAS power electronics through continued R&D on efficiency and miniaturisation - Scaling manufacturing capacity to support larger defence contracts ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: "Freedom and resources to innovate" – solves complex, real-world challenges in power electronics and aerospace - **Team**: Small, multidisciplinary team (16 technical staff out of 21) — high impact per person - **Global reach**: Products used by major aerospace companies worldwide - **Remote-friendly**: Careers page explicitly welcomes overseas candidates ("if you’re based overseas … we’d love to hear from you") - **Location**: Sydney-based, with a state-of-the-art SMT production line; on-site presence expected for hardware roles, but flexible for software/remote - **Notable**: Inspired by Australian aviation pioneer Lawrence Hargrave; strong emphasis on "beating gravity" and continuous performance improvement ## Sources 1. [Hargrave Technologies Homepage](https://www.hargravetechnologies.com/) 2. [Hargrave Technologies Careers](https://hargravetechnologies.com/company/careers) 3. [Hargrave Technologies About](https://hargravetechnologies.com/company/about-hargrave-technologies) 4. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://au.linkedin.com/company/hargravetechnologies) 5. 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