Radar Signal & Systems Engineer – R&D Innovator

Council For Scientific And Industrial Research; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific research organisation in Pretoria seeks a Radar Signal and Systems Analyst. This role involves designing and developing advanced signal processing algorithms, analyzing mathematical systems, and creating prototypes in high-level languages such as MATLAB or Python. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree and have experience with MATLAB, Python, Julia, and C++. The organisation offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and competitive remuneration packages.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration packages

Contributions to pension fund and medical scheme

Recognition through CSIR Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronic, computer, mechatronic engineering or computer science required.
• A postgraduate degree is advantageous.
• Experience in Matlab, Python, Julia and/or C++ is necessary.
• Familiarity with electronic hardware and software implementation is required.
• Technical report writing and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced signal processing algorithms.
• Analyze mathematical systems and optimize their performance.
• Conduct functional analyses and simulations of systems.
• Create prototypes using high-level programming languages.
• Transform algorithms into real-world applications.
• Simulate and analyze operational systems for performance.
• Experiment with deployable systems to validate algorithms.
• Contribute to design of next-generation radar systems.
• Engage with internal and external clients.

Skills

Matlab

Python

Julia

C++

Technical report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in electronic/computer/mechatronic engineering or computer science

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Signal Processing

Algorithm Design

Statistics

Pattern recognition

Sensor/data fusion

Antennas

Radio Frequency (RF) systems

Job description

A leading scientific research organisation in Pretoria seeks a Radar Signal and Systems Analyst. This role involves designing and developing advanced signal processing algorithms, analyzing mathematical systems, and creating prototypes in high-level languages such as MATLAB or Python. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree and have experience with MATLAB, Python, Julia, and C++. The organisation offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and competitive remuneration packages.