Senior Mechatronic Systems Engineer — Military Vehicle Tech

Network Finance

Soweto

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Senior Mechatronic Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and testing of complex mechatronic vehicle systems. You will drive requirements through to commissioning, working across electrical, electronic and software domains, including embedded software development in C/C++ and CAN/J1939 communications.

The role requires a BSc/BEng in a related discipline and at least four years’ experience in a regulated engineering environment.

Qualifications

BSc/BEng in Mechatronic, Electronic, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
Minimum 4 years' professional engineering experience.
Proven systems engineering and multidisciplinary product development experience.
Experience from requirements to production and commissioning lifecycle.
Strong electrical/electronic systems design capability.
Experience with embedded software development (C/C++).
Experience with CAN/J1939 or similar vehicle communications is advantageous.
Experience in harness design and electrical architecture.
CAD and 3D design; Autodesk Inventor advantageous.
EMC/EMI and environmental testing experience.
Strong technical documentation and data packs.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute the full systems engineering lifecycle from URS through SRR, PDR, DFMEA, CDR, design release, production and commissioning.
Develop high-level electrical, electronic, mechanical and software system architectures for vehicle platforms.
Translate customer and system requirements into detailed technical specifications and engineering solutions.
Design and integrate vehicle electrical and electronic subsystems, control units, harnesses and vehicle nodes.
Develop electrical schematics, harness architectures and 3D routing designs.
Perform component selection, system integration and technical design verification.
Develop and support embedded software for vehicle control systems.
Work with C, C++, Embedded C, Arduino C++ and NXP S32DS environments.
Integrate vehicle communication and data systems, including J1939 CAN.
Develop HMI/GUI solutions using QT and Microsoft Visual Studio.
Prepare engineering data packs, drawings, BOMs, manufacturing documentation and technical instructions.
Conduct system integration, verification, validation, testing and commissioning.
Develop and execute Functional Test Procedures (FTPs) and ATPs.
Support EMC/EMI, vibration and environmental testing.
Work with MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-810 and IEC 60068.
Investigate technical failures, diagnostics and corrective engineering solutions.
Provide technical support during production, installation and field commissioning.
Manage ECRs and NCRs.
Engage with local and international customers on requirements and engineering solutions.
Support project costing, RFQs, quotations and commercial engineering activities.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams.