Systems Engineer: Radio Frequency and Communications

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.

Systems Engineer: Radio Frequency and Communications

The incumbent will provide engineering and technology support in the communications field.

Key performance areas:

• Supply engineering support to communication systems' technology programmes for the SA Navy
• Establish, conduct and execute trial plans (also at sea)
• Converse with clients on technical and operational matters
• Deal with the integration, diagnostics and evaluation of radio frequency (RF) and communication systems
• Test and evaluate subsystems to component level
• Handle hardware and software design and implementation, including embedded software development
• Conduct simulation and functional analyses of systems and subsystems.

Requirements:

• BEng (Electronic Engineering)
• 3 years' experience in software, digital RF and analogue design, testing and diagnostics, and in the design and execution of field experiments and data analysis
• Insight into RF system investigation, electronic design and development, and embedded software development of RF communication system
• Good communication skills and self-motivated
• Sound understanding of network-enabling technologies and modern information communication systems (ICS).

Ref. 9911914

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.