Permanent - Senior Software Engineer - Cape Town - South Africa

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• The Senior Software Engineer, is responsible for interpreting requirement specifications of products and subsystems associated with the development of software / firmware for all products, including guided products, Fuzes, & SADs, and other products.
• The incumbent is also responsible for developing conceptual designs according relevant standards and providing guidance with respect to specific software engineering aspects to a multi-disciplinary team involving scientists, engineers, technicians.
• Based on international developments and new/future requirements, the Senior Software Engineer shall provide input to future technological and technical demands and assist in establishment of capability (know-how & facilities).
• Develop embedded and application software.
• Develop UI/UX interfaces. 
• Participate in peer review of code, design and documentation. 
• Follow international and in-house standards for the software development life cycle. 
• Prepare documentation (e.g.. Requirements and testing) for verification of software. 
• Integrate software for embedded systems. 
• Fulfil the role of Technical Authority on software / firmware design, development and testing as part of the development team. 
• Design and test software / firmware in collaboration with electronic and mechanical engineers and technicians. 
• Design of embedded system hardware, and PCBs. 
• Provision of a software engineering service (analysis / design / testing) across several projects or functional groups. 
• Ensure design and technical conformance of software to technical requirements. 
• Ensure cost and schedule conformance of software development to programme requirements. 
• Participate when required in flight tests at test ranges and writing of test reports. 
• Baseline control of the generated software. 
• Oversee and participate in technical investigations as applicable.

• Degree in Electronic Engineering. 
• Post Graduate Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering would be advantageous. 
• Proficiency programming in C or similar. 
• Proficiency programming in Microsoft Studio or similar. 
• Familiarity with TMS processor environments or similar. 
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Python would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a product / software development environment. 
• Formal training in Systems Engineering or Project Management would be advantageous. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently with initiative and make decisions under pressure. 
• Diligent, systematic and organised approach to tasks.  Teamwork and conflict resolution skills. 
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills. 
• Self-motivated. 
• Siemens Teamcenter & GitHub experience would be advantageous. 
• Altium Designer competency advantageous. 
• Highly proficient at writing technical reports and documents as required during various phases of the product development process 
• Fundamental computer literacy: MS Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook), online collaboration tools e.g. Webex Meetings.