Junior Software Engineer - Radar Systems

Communicate Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Stellenbosch is looking for a Junior Software Engineer to design and test radar products. Recent graduates with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in C/C++ are encouraged to apply. This role provides mentorship and hands-on experience across the full development cycle.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and coding ability.
• Proficiency in C or C++.
• Eagerness to learn and a self-starter mindset.
• Ability to work effectively under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test next-generation radar products.
• Contribute to software development and fine-tune algorithms.
• Implement embedded systems in C/C++.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

C programming

C++ programming

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

BEng or BSc Hons in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

C#

Python

Git version control

Job description

Overview

Where graduate talent meets radar innovation

An engineering team is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to help design, implement, and test next-generation radar products. You will contribute to software development, fine-tune algorithms, and implement embedded systems in C / C++. With mentorship and international collaboration, youll gain hands-on experience across the full development cyclefrom requirements and architecture to testing and release

This role is ideal for recent graduates with a passion for problem-solving, coding, and making an impact in advanced technology environments

Skills & Experience

• Essential: Strong problem-solving and coding ability; Proficiency in C or C++; Eagerness to learn, self-starter mindset; Strong communication and teamwork skills; Ability to work effectively under guidance
• Advantageous: Signal processing and radar algorithm development; MATLAB programming and data visualisation; Embedded / electronic hardware design and testing; Communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN); ARM microcontroller experience (ST, Nordic, TI, NXP); C# or Python programming; Git version control; Agile methodology and unit testing (Google Test)

Qualification

• BEng or BSc Hons in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

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