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Job title : Senior Technologist Reference Number: 9993278
Job Location : South Africa,
Deadline : November 03, 2024
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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.
How to Apply for this Offer
NB: All applicants must indicate reference number of the position they are applying for in the subject heading.
Send your application to Vacancies@armscor.co.za
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