Chief Engineer: Digital Signal Processing and Electronics

The Institute for Maritime Technology (IMT), a division of the Research and Development Department located in the Western Cape, has the following vacancies. Applications are invited from persons who meet the qualification and experience requirements below.
IMT is a multidisciplinary division that specialises in defence research and the development, testing and evaluation of maritime systems. Qualified personnel form a multidisciplinary team, a factor that contributes to the success of the division.

Chief Engineer: Digital Signal Processing and Electronics

The incumbent will provide engineering and technology support in the field of digital signal processing and electronic design.

Key performance areas:

• Design, develop, integrate, diagnose and evaluate digital signal processing and electronic systems for underwater technology programmes of the SA Navy
• Formulate plans as well as conduct and execute technical trials (also at sea)
• Converse with clients on technical and operational matters
• Present findings of technology projects at formal client forums
• Test and evaluate subsystems to component level
• Deal with hardware and software design and implementation, including embedded software development
• Conduct simulation and functional analyses of systems and subsystems
• Manage small technology-related projects (planning, organising, managing, controlling resources).

Requirements:

• BEng (Electronic Engineering)
• 8-10 years' experience in software, DSP and electronic design, testing and diagnostics, and the design and execution of field experiments and data analysis
• 2-3 years' project management experience
• Knowledge of electronic design and development of digital signal processing and embedded software development
• Good interpersonal, communication, planning and organising skills
• Strong technical thinker with problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Computer literacy
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

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The closing date for applications is 11 October 2013.

Please e-mail a detailed CV to careers@armscor.co.za to apply for these positions. Clearly indicate the reference number and the position you are applying for in the subject heading.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check, verification of personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process.

If you do not hear from us within a month of forwarding your CV, your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that appointment to these positions is subject to obtaining/maintaining a positive security clearance.

In line with Armscor's commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Late applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates.