Senior Engineer: Modelling and Simulation at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About the job:

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Engineer: Modelling and Simulation in the Aeronautics Systems Impact Area within the Defence and Security cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to develop simulation software for advanced Air Combat scenario engagement simulators and model Aircraft and related systems. This position is based in Pretoria.

Key responsibilities:

• Formulate, implement, and optimise the strategy for Modelling and Simulation;
• Develop and lead the development of simulation software tools which can include elements of simulation architecture, model development and integration, user interfaces, data management, 3D visualisation;
• Model Radar, Electronic Warfare, Communication and Weapon systems;
• Develop and implement models on the mission simulation framework;
• Answer complex air domain questions using modelling and simulation tools;
• Interact with internal and external clients to determine requirements;
• Compile reports and documentation on application and models;
• Ensure that the software configuration system is up to date;
• Develop training material and tools;
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to Modelling and Simulation software engineers;
• Implement systems engineering and systems thinking practices;
• Develop stand-alone applications that can solve specific client requirements;
• Design, execute, analyse and report on simulation studies for specific client requirements;
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders (PMs, line management, senior management);
• Contribute to modelling and simulation roadmap and strategy.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in electronics, aeronautics and mechatronics or computer engineering or Bachelor of Science Honours in computer science with at least five years of engineering experience in Modelling and Simulation;
• A Masters’s degree in control systems, will be advantageous;
• Experience in the following is essential:
• Programming Languages (ex C++, Qt, QML);
• Mathematical analysis of systems;
• Implementation of algorithms;
• Knowledge/or experience in the following will be an advantage:
• Hardware and software interfacing;
• Mathematical Languages (ex, MATLAB);
• Modelling Environments (ex, Simulink);
• Military or civil air domain operations; 
• Excellent English communication, presentation and writing skills, including the publication of technical outputs.

South African citizenship and security clearance are required for this position.

Closing date: 12 July 2023