Junior System Verifier

Saab Grintek Defence (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab Grintek Defence (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks a System Verifier to lead integration, verification, and delivery of EW systems on customer projects and R&D initiatives. You will manage test infrastructure, calibrate equipment, and generate baselines, supporting field and ground tests across multiple platforms including land, air, and sea.

Ideal candidates will have an electronics foundation with RF knowledge and exposure to military environments, along with the ability to work in

Qualifications

• 2+ years System Verification experience in EW or defence environments.
• Experience with electrical warfare systems is advantageous.
• Familiarity with technical documentation including drawings and ICDs.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, verify and deliver EW systems on customer projects and R&D efforts.
• Maintain and define test infrastructure and baselines in labs.
• Provide technical support during integration and field tests.

Skills

System Verification

EW experience

System Integration

Technical documentation

Drawings/ICDs

Education

Diploma Electronical Engineering fields

BTech Electronical Engineering fields

BEng Electronics

Tools

Doors

Visio

Mentor graphics

Job description

The System Verifier (SV) is responsible for integration and verification of the technical performance of EW customer systems. This includes but is not limited to creation of the test baseline in cooperation with the System Engineer, execution of the acceptance tests, installations and installation performance as per the contract. The System Verifier forms part of the SE team that ensures delivery of the required product/system on time, within specification and within the budgeted costs. The responsibility includes the definition and instantiation of the required system verification infrastructure (harnesses and rigs) as well as the laboratory infrastructure. The SV also supports the execution of Customer Support contracts and functions, including field visits and maintenance and repair of products. In addition, the SV supports the execution of R&D projects, including field trials and demonstrations, where the SV is responsible for defining and instantiating infrastructure with direction from Product management.

Your role

Internally responsible for the integration, verification and delivery of the EW systems on customer projects and R&D projects. Internally responsible for the Integration Laboratories and the test infrastructure for the life of the EW systems Externally responsible for providing the support to the integrator on EW customer projects for the integration, installation, ground and field testing of the delivered EW Systems on the customer platform (e.g. land vehicle, aircraft, sea vessel) Typical activities needed to exercise these responsibilities are: Maintain test infrastructure in labs (including calibration of test equipment) Generate the ICD and Interconnect Diagram Establish test baselines. Responsible for the system rig definition, instantiation and verification. Responsible for system integration, test and evaluation. Provide technical support to the platform installation authority during integration and field test activities. Note that Working at Heights and in small, confined spaces may form part of day to day work environment.

Your profile

Electronics foundation RF knowledge and work experience with RF systems in EW Electronic Warfare knowledge Domain knowledge in military environment (airborne, naval or land) may be advantageous Platform installation knowledge of Military platforms may be advantageous.

Desired skills

• 2+ years System Verification experience and EW experience; Military experience an advantage
• Competencies: System Integration and Verification
• Use and understanding of technical documentation including drawings and ICDs
• Applications: Doors, Visio, Mentor graphic or equivalent Practical manufacture and fault-finding skills

Qualification

• Diploma Electronical Engineering fields, BTech Electronical Engineering fields or BEng Electronics

What you will be a part of SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are. If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal - to help protect people. SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date. At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose - keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions. What makes that difference possible? You. We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation - investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution - that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.