Radar FPGA & Embedded Firmware Engineer

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Pretoria is seeking a Firmware, Hardware and Embedded Software Engineer to develop world-class firmware and embedded software. This role is vital in high-impact projects, with responsibilities including interpretation of requirements, digital design, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and has at least two years’ experience in firmware development. The organization offers competitive packages and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive and market-related remuneration packages

Pension fund contributions

Risk insurance and medical scheme

CSIR Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in firmware development.
• Proven capability of delegating tasks to junior colleagues.
• Capability to mentor junior staff in VHDL and Firmware designs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret user requirements and generate specifications.
• Develop code for programmable logic devices using VHDL.
• Perform debugging and formal verification of designs.
• Mentor junior staff in design and verification processes.

Skills

VHDL firmware development

Debugging of firmware and hardware

Document preparation capability

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic engineering

Tools

Verilog

High-speed digital design

Job description

A leading research organization in Pretoria is seeking a Firmware, Hardware and Embedded Software Engineer to develop world-class firmware and embedded software. This role is vital in high-impact projects, with responsibilities including interpretation of requirements, digital design, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and has at least two years’ experience in firmware development. The organization offers competitive packages and opportunities for learning and development.