Electronic Engineer

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of the country’s people. The CSIR is committed to supporting innovation in South Africa to improve national competitiveness in the global economy. Science and technology services and solutions are provided in support of various stakeholders, and opportunities are identified where new technologies can be further developed and exploited in the private and public sectors for commercial and social benefit. The CSIR’s shareholder is the South African Parliament, held in proxy by the Minister of Science and Technology.Key responsibilities: Perform research and development work in a multi-disciplinary team; Design of electronic subsystems; Analog and digital circuit design; Printed circuit board (PCB) design; Software development in C/C++, including GUI and test applications on a PC as well as embedded firmware; Perform sub-system and system integration; Test and troubleshoot electronic circuits and systems; Compile test and research reports; Field testing and evaluation of equipment in a maritime environment; Generate design data packs and product documentation. Qualifications, skills and experience: A Bachelor of Engineering in electronic engineering with at least three years' in electronic engineering experience. Experience related in the following fields: Interpret requirements and specifications; Analog and digital circuit design; Schematic and PCB design with Altium Designer or similar; Debug designs and perform verification testing; Proficiency in the C programming language, as well as a higher-level object-oriented language, would be advantageous; Embedded firmware development; Generate design documentation, data packs and build history files. Proficiency with standard electronic laboratory equipment, e.g. signal generator, oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering equipment; Must be a South African citizen - NO dual citizenship; Able to obtain a valid South African security clearance; Must have a valid (Code B or higher) driver's licence; Fit to travel to client sites and execute physical fieldwork on structures (e.g. scaffolding), maritime platforms (e.g. high-speed boats) and confined spaces (e.g. ship compartments).