Firmware and Embedded Software 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 Firmware and Embedded Software 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.

Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer in the Command Control and Integrated Systems Impact Area within the Defence and Security cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to design, customise and develop embedded software. This position is based in Pretoria and will report to the Research Group Leader.

For more information about the impact area and cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/command-and-control-systems and https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security respectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret requirements and specifications;
• Design and develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and IoT systems;
• Build, test, and debug embedded systems prototypes;
• Collaborate with the product design team to integrate electronics into hardware systems;
• Provide circuit design and PCB development;
• Perform bench testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analysers;
• Maintain software repositories and manage version control using Git;
• Support technical training and assist participants or interns on embedded-related projects;
• Prepare documentation and technical reports on all embedded system-related activities.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor degree in electronic engineering with at least three years' experience in firmware development;
• Experience working with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols is required;
• Web or Mobile Software development will be added advantage;
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, or similar languages;
• Solid understanding of electronics principles, power systems, and circuit protection;
• Familiarity with PCB layout and schematic design;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong attention to detail and document preparation.
  
  

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.
  
  

South African citizenship and security clearance are required for this position

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.