Senior Systems Engineer - R&D

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Advanced R&D facilities

Retirement savings plan

Dynamic team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join the client\'s R&D division. You will contribute to the design, development and integration of complex systems for cutting-edge technology applications.

You will define system architectures, troubleshoot intricate challenges, and ensure seamless operation of advanced prototypes in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on R&D environments.
• Proven experience in system design, integration, and testing of complex electro-mechanical or software-intensive systems.
• Proficiency in system modeling tools (SysML, UML) and simulation software.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and develop system architectures for novel R&D projects, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Lead the integration of hardware and software components, overseeing testing and validation processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, hardware developers, and research scientists to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including specifications, designs, and test plans.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions in Welkom.

Skills

System architecture

System integration

Testing and validation

SysML/UML

Embedded systems

RTOS

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering

Tools

SysML

UML

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join their innovative Research & Development division in Welkom . This role is integral to the design, development, and integration of complex systems for cutting-edge technological applications. You will play a key part in defining system architectures, troubleshooting intricate technical challenges, and ensuring the seamless operation of our advanced R&D prototypes. This position demands a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a passion for pioneering new technologies within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, design, and develop system architectures for novel R&D projects, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Lead the integration of hardware and software components, overseeing testing and validation processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, hardware developers, and research scientists to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including specifications, designs, and test plans.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions in Welkom .

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on R&D environments.
• Proven experience in system design, integration, and testing of complex electro-mechanical or software-intensive systems.
• Proficiency in system modeling tools (e.g., SysML, UML) and simulation software.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and groundbreaking R&D projects.
• Professional development opportunities, including advanced training and certifications.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• State-of-the-art research facilities and resources in Welkom .
• A dynamic and supportive team culture dedicated to innovation and technological advancement.