Electronic Engineer (Software)

PRR Recruitment Services; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Software Engineer in the Electro-Optical field, requiring a B.Eng degree in electronic or computer engineering and at least 2 years of software design and implementation experience. Key responsibilities include developing system software, interfacing with engineering specialists, and managing documentation. Suitable candidates should have experience in object oriented programming (C++) and embedded systems software development. Occasional international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of software design and implementation experience.
• Experience in product development.
• Software system engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide software engineering service in the Electro-Optical field.
• Interfacing with engineering disciplines and specialists.
• Development of system and subsystem software.
• Testing, fault finding, and debugging on EO sub-system level.

Skills

Object oriented programming (C++)

Embedded systems software development

Image processing

Education

B.Eng degree (electronic or computer)

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Eng degree (electronic or computer).
• Software design and implementation experience (Minimum 2 years).
• Experience in product development.
• Software system engineering experience.

Specialist knowledge (required / preferred):

• Object orientated programming experience (C++) (required).
• Embedded systems software development (required).
• Experience in image processing (preferred).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a Software Engineering service in the Electro-Optical field that includes the following tasks:
  • Interpretation of system / product requirements applicable to software, electronic and firmware design considerations.
  • Interfacing with other engineering disciplines and specialists in the optical, mechanical, electronic, software etc. fields.
  • Development of system and subsystem software.
  • Development of PC based application software for test equipment.
  • Generation of relevant firmware, software and hardware documentation (e.g. SRS, SIRS, ATP, FDD, ICD, Product Spec, etc).
  • Systems integration and testing with other engineering disciplines.
  • Version and configuration control of produced work items.
  • Testing, fault finding and debugging on EO sub-system and system level down to component level.
  • Lead technical investigations in ex. Matlab, Python etc.
  • Reviewing of hardware and software designs.
  • Preparation of software implementations for serial production.
• Engineering management support including but not limited to:
  • Providing firmware, software and hardware support and training.
  • Interfacing with the production facility.
  • Generation of specification and other related documentation.
  • Generating estimates and quotations.
• Any other reasonable tasks given to the employee.
• Occasional international travel to clients or the parent company.