Senior Technologist Reference Number: 9993278 needed at Armscor

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Provide engineering functions focused on electromagnetic systems applicable to the Maritime/Naval Environment including Radio Communications, Radar and Electronic Warfare (EW). 
• Execute medium complexity RF and Hardware design tasks. 
• Provide technical support to the design, enhancements and testing of the accuracy of tracking radar systems. 
• Utilize software models in order to simulate, verify or interpret raw data or trial results. 
• Develop software for systems integration, sensor data capturing and human-machine interfaces. 
• Design networking solutions to integrate geographically separated sensors and systems.
• Analyze data, interpret results, propose actions / recommendations and write technical reports. 
• Execute sub-system and system tests and document test results. 
• Be responsible for making low to medium complex engineering decisions as part of engineering activities. 
• Provide original applied hardware / software design solutions of a technical challenging nature. 
• Test and evaluation of electronic products and RF systems in accordance with provided specifications. 
• Conform to the Quality Management System and regulatory requirements in the execution of duties. 
• Undertake professional development activities, sufficient to maintain and extend competence in specified areas. 
• Network with industry, academia, etc. to be aware of the latest available technology in area of expertise and identify new opportunities for IMT. 
• Take responsibility for appropriate allocated ad hoc tasks (e.g. organisational, technical, sea going, diving, SHEQ, etc.) 

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• BTech or Advanced National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or equivalent. 
• MTech in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or equivalent – will be an advantageous.

 EXPERIENCE:

• 4-7 years’ experience. 
• Experience in electromagnetic systems applicable to the Maritime/Naval Environment including Radio Communications, Radar and ElectronicWarfare (EW). 
• Experience in executing medium complexity RF and Hardware design tasks. 
• Experience in utilizing the software models in order to simulate, verify or interpret raw data or trial results. 
• Experience in Software Programming / Development (C++ or C#). 
• Experience in interfacing equipment at signal and software level. 
• JAVA programming experience will be an advantage. 
• Experience in a military environment will be an advantage. 

 KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Sound knowledge in electromagnetic systems applicable to the Maritime/Naval Environment including Radio Communications, Radar and Electronic Warfare (EW). Acceptable knowledge in executing medium complexity RF and Hardware design tasks. 
• Knowledge of communications systems and use of RF Test Equipment. 
• Sound knowledge in electronics (RF systems) design. 
• Proficient in Software Programming (C++ or C#). 
• Working knowledge of applicable software development tools and modelling applications. 
• Knowledge of radar at the systems and software level (plot extraction, track filtering, signal interfacing, integration and simulation) will be advantageous. 
• 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, LRIT and WECDIS will be an advantage. 
• Knowledge of relevant ARMSCOR & IMT Policies, Practices and Procedures. 
• Relevant Safety, Health and Environmental legislation and standards.