Junior Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Thales Aerospace Communications; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace firm in South Africa is seeking a specialist to develop and optimize digital signal processing algorithms for aeronautical SATCOM equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering and have 1-5 years of experience in embedded DSP design. Successful applicants should demonstrate proficiency in C/C++, Python/MATLAB, and possess strong team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in embedded DSP design and implementation.
• Demonstrable competence in software development lifecycle processes.
• Previous engineering experience in an avionics environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital signal processing algorithms for SATCOM equipment.
• Analyze hardware requirements and design goals.
• Collaborate with team members on technical issues.

Skills

Embedded DSP design

C/C++ programming

Python/MATLAB

Real-time operating systems

Team collaboration

Education

Electronic or Computer Engineering BSc/BEng degree

Electronic or Computer Engineering MSc/MEng degree

Tools

Simulation tools

VHDL simulation tools

Job description

Overall Job function

Develop all digital signal processing algorithms, perform tests and verify algorithms for aeronautical SATCOM equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Interpret technical specifications.
• Architecture design for embedded digital signal processing systems.
• Design, implement and optimize digital signal processing algorithms.
• Analyze hardware requirements and design goals.
• Collaborate with team members on technical and design issues.

Job Requirements

• Electronic or Computer Engineering BSc/BEng degree.
• 1 – 5 years experience
• Demonstrable competence in embedded DSP design and implementation.
• Technical proficiency with C/C++.
• Simulation tool proficiency (Python/MATLAB).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle processes.
• Be goal oriented, self-driven and a team player.
• Electronic or Computer Engineering MSc/MEng degree.
• Technical competency with real time operating systems, managing hardware peripherals, and signal processing entities.
• Previous engineering experience in an avionics environment.
• Experience in embedded software development tool chains.
• Technical competency with VHDL and associated simulation tool chains.

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