Space Engineering MSc Studentship — Optronics & AI Focus

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The CSIR invites applications for a Master's Studentship in Space Engineering, based in Pretoria, within the Defence and Security Cluster OSS. You will undertake original research, develop a proposal, and contribute to publications.

This is a hands-on research role in space technologies. Applicants must enroll for a Master's degree at a South African university, have a strong electronics/mechanics background, and skills in Python/MATLAB; modelling tools like STK/ANSYS are plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in electronics, computer, mechanical or mechatronic engineering.
• Register for a Master's qualification at a SA university.
• Strong background in Electronics and Mechanical Systems, System Engineering, and Space cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of Python and/or MATLAB; modelling/simulation tools.
• Experience in software development for experimentation and simulation.
• Good communication and peer-reviewed publication record advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a research proposal approved by CSIR OSS and the university.
• Prepare literature overview of current state-of-the-art in the topic.
• Perform original research addressing identified problems.
• Publish peer-reviewed papers from the Master’s topic.
• Compile a Master’s thesis and defend successfully.
• Contribute to extra project activities up to 20% of total time.

Skills

Electronics

Mechanical Systems

System Engineering

Cybersecurity

Data Communication

Python

MATLAB

Machine Learning

STK

ANSYS

NX Siemens

Education

BE/BSc Eng

Master's registration

Tools

STK

ANSYS

NX Siemens

Job description

The CSIR invites applications for a Master's Studentship in Space Engineering, based in Pretoria, within the Defence and Security Cluster OSS. You will undertake original research, develop a proposal, and contribute to publications.

This is a hands-on research role in space technologies. Applicants must enroll for a Master's degree at a South African university, have a strong electronics/mechanics background, and skills in Python/MATLAB; modelling tools like STK/ANSYS are plus.