Job Description

Development Engineer - Systems2024-09-04 - 2024-11-02PermanentCPT001595EngineeringInformation Technology ServicesWestern Cape, HelderbergAre you an innovative Development Engineer with a passion for creating cutting-edge systems solutions? Do you excel at designing, developing, and optimizing complex systems? Our client is looking for exceptional engineers with a passion for airborne system-level (e.g. ISR aircraft, UAS and OPS) design and problem-solving.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Employee will work as a Development Engineer: Systems, in the field of Autonomous Systems. The scope of work includes (but is not limited to) the following:

• Collaborate with system engineers to create system-level requirements, designs, implementations, and accompanying documentation;
• Collaborate with system engineers to devise system-level test cases, procedures, and oversee their execution and reporting;
• Create tools to enhance the system engineering processes;
• Engage with COTS suppliers, explore system design and architecture using COTS products, evaluate and prototype them;
• Possibility of on-site involvement in design, verification, and support, including interactions with clients and integrators;
• Manage a functional system integration facility for comprehensive system-level integration and testing;
• Play a major role in the generation of outputs for projects, including design, testing, documentation, production and verification artefacts;
• Implementation of our clients system engineering processes, plans and policies as applicable to a specific project; and
• Perform minor support roles within the company, as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Electronic, Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering (BSc Eng. /BEng or equivalent) / Software Development qualifications and/or experience will also be considered
• Masters Degree in Mechatronic / Mechanical or Electronic Engineering (MSc Eng. / MEng) preferred.
• 2-5 years of relevant industry or postgraduate experience;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both inside and outside the organisation; and logical thinker.
• Ability to learn quickly and absorb new information rapidly;
• 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).

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Merand Recruitment