Software Control Engineer

RecruitPro Solutions Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering consultancy is looking for a Software Control Engineer to develop flight control software in a high-performance engineering team. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in control software development, particularly with MATLAB/Simulink. Responsibilities include developing control software, participating in peer reviews, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality in flight applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in control software development.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink is non-negotiable.
• Advantageous: experience in UAV flight control software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop control software for flight applications.
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the development and integration of control systems.

Skills

Control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

An opportunity is available for a Software Control Engineer to join a high-performance engineering team focused on flight control software development. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in control systems and experience with simulation tools. This role involves contributing to the development of flight control algorithms and participating in peer-reviewed engineering processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop control software for flight applications
• Use MATLAB/Simulink for modelling, simulation, and code generation (non-negotiable)
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure quality and compliance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the development and integration of control systems
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software engineering practices
• Advantageous: experience in UAV flight control software development

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in control software development
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink (non-negotiable)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Advantageous: prior experience in UAV control system development