Electronic Engineer

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Electronic Engineer in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Electronic Engineer

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for Electronic Engineer in the Technology for Special Operations Impact Area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The successful incumbent will be responsible for electronic engineering tasks ranging from electronic design, testing and troubleshooting, assembly, and integration, to software and embedded firmware development. The position is based in Stellenbosch and will report to the Research Group Leader.

For more information about the research group and cluster please visit https://www.csir.co.za/integrated-maritime-special-operations and https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security respectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform research and development work in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Design of electronic subsystems;
• Analog and digital circuit design;
• Printed circuit board (PCB) design;
• Software development in C/C++, including GUI and test applications on a PC as well as embedded firmware;
• Perform sub-system and system integration;
• Test and troubleshoot electronic circuits and systems;
• Compile test and research reports;
• Field testing and evaluation of equipment in a maritime environment;
• Generate design data packs and product documentation.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor of Engineering in electronic engineering with at least three years' in electronic engineering experience.
• Experience related in the following fields:
• Interpret requirements and specifications;
• Analog and digital circuit design;
• Schematic and PCB design with Altium Designer or similar;
• Debug designs and perform verification testing;
• Proficiency in the C programming language, as well as a higher-level object-oriented language, would be advantageous;
• Embedded firmware development;
• Generate design documentation, data packs and build history files.
• Proficiency with standard electronic laboratory equipment, e.g. signal generator, oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering equipment;
• Must be a South African citizen - NO dual citizenship;
• Able to obtain a valid South African security clearance;
• Must have a valid (Code B or higher) driver's licence;
• Fit to travel to client sites and execute physical fieldwork on structures (e.g. scaffolding), maritime platforms (e.g. high-speed boats) and confined spaces (e.g. ship compartments).
  

What's in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at [email protected]

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant's educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.