Engineer: Mission Software

Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain mission-system-related software, including payload control, payload emulators, relay applications, and mission logic.
  • Manage and optimise Docker environments for mission system appliances.
  • Maintain and enhance CI pipelines, integrated development platforms, and build systems to boost productivity.
  • Develop and support general software productivity tools.
  • Generate project outputs, including design, testing, documentation, production, and verification artefacts.
  • Implement engineering processes, plans, and policies as required for specific projects.
  • Provide minor technical support across the company when necessary.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng).
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
Recommended Skills & Experience:
  • Experience with modern Python (3.10+), including packaging and deployment of reusable applications.
  • Strong knowledge of the Python Standard Library and libraries such as lxml, numpy, argparse.
  • Familiarity with markup languages and technologies (XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON, YAML).
  • Proficiency with containerisation (Docker).
  • Solid understanding of Linux systems (Debian/Ubuntu).
  • Competence in scripting languages (Bash, Batch, PowerShell).
  • Hands-on experience with version control (Git, Subversion, or Perforce).
  • Experience working in Agile teams and with issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
  • 2-3 years of relevant industry or postgraduate experience advantageous.
General Competencies:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively on large projects and independently when required.
  • Quick learner with the ability to absorb new information rapidly.
  • High standard of written and verbal communication in English.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1599974
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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