Principal/Senior Systems Engineer at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

• Formulate strategy, implementation and optimisation;
• Lead the research, design, development and testing of complex EW systems;
• Lead EW technology development projects and EW research and development efforts;
• Work closely with the EW Area Manager to provide inputs to the innovation and technology strategies for the EW Area;
• Execute system project plans;
• Interface to clients in his/her direct environment;
• Interpret client requirements and compile user requirements specifications (URS);
• Interpret URS requirements and compile system requirements specifications;
• Conduct design reviews of EW systems (hardware and software);
• Demonstrate solution design traceability of solution implementation;
• Assist with requirements definition, concepts of operations, and conceptualisation of the optimum solutions;
• Apply the appropriate SE know-how, at the correct life-cycle stage and system hierarchal level to comply with higher-level project requirements;
• Assists in technology audits through the development life;
• Play a leading role in Human Capital Development (HCD), especially transferring EW applications knowledge to junior engineers;
• Have specialist EW domain knowledge with in-depth knowledge in one or more of the following fields, RF Circuits and Systems, High-Speed Digital Hardware, Firmware and Embedded Design, Software Programming and Signal Processing.
   

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor of Engineering in electronics with at least eight years engineering experience, of which five years’ should be in design and development;
• A Masters degree in engineering will be an advantage;
• Working experience in signal analysis and/or system analysis;
• Knowledge of the following is essential:
• Radar and EW signal processing and applications;
• Antennas, Radio Frequency (RF) systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Propagation models;
• Electronic hardware and software implementation;
• Knowledge of the following will be advantageous:
• Digital Radio Frequency Memories (DRFMs) and their application areas;
• Hardware-In-The-Loop Environment Simulator Systems and their applications;
• Strong analytical skills including a good mathematical and statistical ability;
• An enthusiastic, self-motivated and a self-starter;
• Good communication, interpersonal and writing skills;
• Decisive;
• Ability to work under pressure and a team player;
• Project management exposure will be an advantage;
• Willingness to mentor juniors and transfer knowledge;
• Open to performing business development and client liaison.