Job Description

Development Engineer: Systems
Cape Town Heldeberg
R541000 - R580000 Per annum
A company specializing in delivering complete and comprehensive certification-ready Automation, Simulation, Communication, and Ground Control Solutions seeks a Development Engineer, with a passion for airborne system-level (e.g. ISR aircraft, UAS, and OPS) design and problem-solving. Successful candidates will form part of the company's dynamic System Engineering team.
1. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The scope of work includes (but is not limited to) the following:
a.Collaborate with system engineers to create system-level requirements, designs, implementations, and accompanying documentation;
b.Collaborate with system engineers to devise system-level test cases, and procedures, and oversee their execution and reporting;
c.Create tools to enhance the system engineering processes;
d.Engage with COTS suppliers, explore system design and architecture using COTS products, evaluate and prototype them;
e.Possibility of on-site involvement in design, verification, and support, including interactions with clients and integrators;
f.Manage a functional system integration facility for comprehensive system-level integration and testing;
g.Play a major role in the generation of outputs for projects, including design, testing, documentation, production and verification artifacts;
h.Implementation of system engineering processes, plans, and policies as applicable to a specific project; and
i.Perform minor support roles within the company, as required.
2. REQUIREMENTS:
2.1. Minimum Qualifications:
a. Bachelor's Degree in Electronic, Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering (BSc Eng/BEng or equivalent).
2.2. Required Skills and Experience:
a. 2-5 years of relevant industry or postgraduate experience;
b. Excellent problem-solving skills;
c. Excellent interpersonal skills, both inside and outside the organization; and
d. Logical thinker.
2.3. Recommended Skills and Experience:
a. Masters Degree in Mechatronic / Mechanical or Electronic Engineering (MSc Eng. / MEng).