Senior Engineer: Electronics – RF Systems at Armscor

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: 

• Grade 12
• Degree in Engineering (B.Eng. / B.Sc. Eng.) (Electronics / Electrical / Mechatronics) or equivalent

Added Advantage: 

• Master’s degree in Engineering (with majors on telecommunications / software development / programming / radar)
• ECSA registration

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• 7-9 years’ experience.
• Experience with RF systems development and testing and using RF Test Equipment.
• Experience with tracking radar design, development and testing.  
• Experience with development or utilisation of software models in order to simulate, verify or interpret raw data or trial results.
• Experience in developing software for integrating systems, capturing sensor data and human-machine interfaces.
• Experience in design and development of networking solutions to integrate geographically separated sensors and systems.

Added Advantage:

• Experience in the military environment (defence industry).
• Experience of working with ships or aircraft radios.

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREA:

The incumbent will be responsible to perform the following functions but not limited to;

• To design, develop and manage medium complexity RF associated projects.  
• To develop or utilize software models in order to simulate, verify or interpret raw data or trial results.
• To develop software for systems integration, sensor data capturing and human-machine interfaces.
• To design networking solutions to integrate geographically separated sensors and systems.
• To provide maintenance support to the South African Navy’s Tactical and Strategic communications systems.
• To enhance IMT’s Maritime RF Electromagnetics Domain’s capabilities in Radar design, Ship to Ship and Ship to Shore communication.  
• To provide a systems engineering function focused on electromagnetic systems applicable to the Maritime / Naval Environment including Radio Communications, Radar and Electronic Warfare (EW).
• To develop solutions to complex engineering problems and document it in technical reports with recommendations for the client. 
• To execute system tests (hardware / software) and document test results.
• Comprehend and apply knowledge of the widely applied principles underpinning good engineering practice and specialist knowledge.
• Be responsible for making complex engineering decisions as part of engineering activities.
• To identify opportunities for IMT process improvement.
• Provide expert consultancy advice and influence internal and external stakeholders on engineering/scientific activities in own area of expertise.
• Communicate and network with client in support of IMT objectives and identify new business opportunities
• To network with industry to be aware of latest available technology in area of expertise.
• To undertake professional development activities, sufficient to maintain and extend competence in specified areas.
• To mentor and share expertise with team members with less experience based on area of specialization.
• May represent IMT on conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Responsible for appropriate allocated ad hoc tasks (e.g., organizational, technical, sea going, diving, SHEQ, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of radar and radar EW at the systems level (Plot Extraction and Tracking, Signal Interfacing, Integration, Electronic Support Measures and Jamming).
• Knowledge of radio communications and communications EW at the systems level (Fill Management, Secure Communications and Electronic Protection, Data Communications and Tactical Data Link integration, Signal Intelligence and Jamming).
• Working knowledge of modelling, simulation and data processing procedures and applications and a working knowledge of engineering and scientific processes.
• Knowledge of different signal interface standards (e.g. RS422, NMEA, Asterix, etc.), and data capture systems.
• Knowledge of internet protocols and networking standards (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, VPNs, etc.).
• Knowledge of AIS, ADS-B, IFF and WECDIS will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of software Programming (C++ or C# and Python) and development.
• Machine Learning / AI experience will be an advantage.
• Networking principles, including TCP/IP, UDP, VPNs & NMEA knowledge. 
• Knowledge of Techno-Military and Maritime environment.
• Relevant Safety, Health and Environmental legislation and standards.
• Knowledge of Acquisition Management Practices.
• Relevant Safety, Health and Environmental legislation and standards.