Job Description

Engineer: Mission Software
2025-09-11 - 2025-10-11
Permanent
CPT002012
Aviation
Western Cape, Helderberg
Our client is looking for an exceptional and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join their dynamic Mission Systems and Software Tools team. Successful candidates will form part of a software
development team developing software for user applications. Our client performs formal software development for highly reliable safety-critical and mission-critical systems.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following, but is not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-system-related software including software for payload control, payloads emulators, relay applications, mission logic;
• Manage and optimise Docker environments for mission system appliances;
• Enhance software productivity by maintaining CI pipelines, integrated development platforms (IDPs), and build systems;
• Develop and support other general software productivity tools;
• Play a major role in the generation of outputs for projects, including design, testing, documentation, production and verification artefacts;
• Implement the company's engineering processes, plans and policies as applicable to a specific project; and
• Perform minor support roles within the company, if required.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng).

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: Python, C++, Java.

Recommended Skills and Experience:

• Possesses practical experience with modern Python (3.10+), including developing distributable applications and packaging Python projects for reuse and deployment;
• Strong knowledge of the Python Standard Library and common third-party libraries such as lxml, numpy, and argparse;
• Familiarity with markup languages and related technologies, including XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON, and YAML;
• Proficiency with containerisation technologies such as Docker;
• Solid understanding of the Linux operating system, particularly distributions like Debian and Ubuntu;
• Competence in one or more scripting languages, such as Bash, Batch, or PowerShell;
• Hands-on experience with version control systems, including Git, Subversion, or Perforce
• Experience working within Agile teams and/or using issue tracking tools like Jira; and
• 2-3 years of relevant industry or postgraduate experience would be advantageous.

General skills:

• Ability to learn fast and absorb new information quickly;
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects;
• Ability to work independently;
• Strong problem-solving skills; and
• High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written).

***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***

Skills Required