Job Description

This role will be to architect and implement software solutions for detonator related products, specifically control equipment and test equipment.

Development Engineer - Firmware
Modderfontein

Required Outputs (Functional):
Provide software solutions to facilitate the design and deployment of control equipment that will enable the organisation to achieve global leadership in the field of electronics blasting systems.

This will include the following tasks:

• Develop and write, components and interfaces, as required.
• Keep abreast of global developments in embedded firmware, software and internet technology and to provide direction with regard to software development.
• Integrate the software/firmware development with the business strategy, customer requirements and electronic detonator chip technology development.
• Assist the installation and commissioning of new firmware/software into client sites and to interface and satisfy clients in this process.
• Create system, test and technical specifications for new products.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Expertise Required (Must):

• BSc Eng (Computer) / BEng (Electronic) / BSc Eng (Electronics) / Equivalent
• At least 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in the skills listed below:
• C development experience
• Firmware development experience in C
• Software architecture experience
• Ability to read/interpret schematics and debug embedded platforms
• Familiarity with software revision control systems and code review techniques

The Following Experience Will be Advantageous:

• Linux skills (SSH, scripting, development)
• C++, Python, Qt experience
• Exposure to software safety certification
• Exposure to real-time embedded system development
• Exposure to STM32 and AVR XMega platforms
• UI design experience in embedded platforms

For more information please contact:

Antoinette Rankoe

Network Recruitment