Signal Analyst

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African research organization seeks a Signal Analyst to develop advanced signal processing algorithms. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in electronic/computer engineering and experience in related fields like RF systems and machine learning. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and robust employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration packages

Qualifications

• One year experience in signal processing or system analysis.
• Knowledge of Radar and/or Electronic Defence is advantageous.
• Technical report writing and presentation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced signal processing algorithms.
• Analyse mathematical systems and performance.
• Simulate operation-based systems and analyse outcomes.

Skills

Signal processing

Matlab

Python

C++

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronic/computer engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Julia

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Signal Analyst in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Signal Analyst

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for Signal Analyst in the Radar and Electronic Warfare (REW) Impact Area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The purpose of this position is to conduct research and development of advanced signal processing algorithms, simulation software and model Radar, Passive Radar, Electronic Warfare and Communications systems. This position is based in Pretoria and will report to the Research Group Leader.

For more information about the impact area and cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/radar-and-electronic-warfare and https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security respectively.

Key Responsibilities

In the field of Radar and Electronic Warfare:

• Develop advanced signal processing algorithms;
• Analyse mathematical systems, their performance and induced system effects;
• Simulate and analyse operation-based systems;
• Simulate and undertake functional analysis of systems and subsystems;
• Implement algorithms on systems;
• Experiment with deployable systems to validate and improve algorithms;
• Experiment with operational systems to characterise and understand performance;
• Design and specify systems;
• Develop prototypes using high level language (such as Matlab, Julia, Python and/or C++)
• Liaise with and report to internal and external clients as well as stakeholders;
• Analyse system requirements, capabilities, and functionality.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelors degree in electronic/computer engineering with at least one year signal processing or system analysis experience;
• A Masters degree will be an advantage;
• Post-graduate courses in the following will be an advantage:
• Radar and/or Electronic Defence;
• Signal processing;
• Statistics;
• Pattern recognition;
• Machine learning; and
• Sensor / data fusion.
• Experience in Matlab, Julia, Python and/or C++.
• Knowledge of the following will be an advantage: Antennas, Radio Frequency (RF) systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Propagation;
• Knowledge of electronic hardware and software implementation;
• Technical report writing and presentations skills;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  

SA Citizenship is necessary, as a Security Clearance is required for this position.

Whats in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [e-mail]

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.