Overall Job Function
The design, bring-up and verification of complex analogue and digital electronic hardware for aeronautical SATCOM applications, in support of both the Software and Test Infrastructure groups.
Development Engineer
Job Responsibilities
- Design of complex analogue and digital electronic hardware according to company design standards.
- Writing of architectural and detailed design and documentation.
- Schematic design work and peer reviews.
- PCB design work and peer reviews.
- Perform the bring-up and verification of new designs.
- Perform fault-finding and debugging on new and existing designs.
- Provide hardware development support on new and existing products and test jig hardware.
- Collaborate with colleagues on solving technical issues on new and existing hardware.
Job Requirements
- BSc. in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a complex design environment, with a focus on hardware design, bring-up and verification
- Experience in an aeronautical (or similar) design environment will be advantageous
- Experience with:
- Modern eCAD software tools (e.g., Cadence, Altium, Mentor, etc.);
- SPICE simulation tools;
- Critical study and review of technical documentation (requirements documentation, datasheets, etc.);
- Writing of architectural and detailed design documents;
- Implementation of detailed hardware designs (schematic design, PCB layout, etc.);
- Troubleshooting and debugging of complex electronic hardware;
- Electronic lab equipment (digital storage oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital power supplies, etc.);
- Hand soldering and manual rework of electronic assemblies;
- Aspects relating to “design for manufacture” (DFM);
- Aspects relating to product lifecycle management
- Be a self-driven team player
- The following experience will be advantageous:
- Embedded software and firmware development;
- Production test jig design;
- Obsolescence management.
Affirmative Action and/or EE candidates will be given first preference as per our employment equity strategies.
