- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 6 years
- Location Western Cape
- City Cape Town
- Job Field Engineering / Technical 
Electronics Engineer at SARAO – South African Radio Astronomy Observatory
Electronics Engineer
- The purpose of the role is the design, development, deployment and operational support of Electronics systems with particular emphasis on applications in Radio Astronomy Instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop electronic systems, components and products based on functional and performance requirements.
- Create circuit schematics and PCB layouts using CAD tools (e.g. Altium)
- Write and Test Firmware and Software for electronic systems, subsystems and components
- Build and test prototypes to verify design functionality and performance.
- Select and source electronic components suitable for design requirements, environmental constraints and budget.
- Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues during development and production stages.
- Work closely with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of electronic subsystems.
- Document designs and development processes, including specifications, test procedures, and reports.
Key Requirements:
Qualification:
- BTech Electrical/Electronic Engineering +6 years relevant experience
- BENG Electrical/Electronics + 4 years relevant experience
Experience:
- Working in an electronics development environment, from concept through to production.
- Working with firmware and hardware integration.
- Experience in using electronic test equipment and hands-on experience with PCB design, testing, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller programming is advantageous.
Knowledge:
- Electronics
- Analog and Digital Circuit Design
- PCB Design
- Firmware Design
- Test and Verification
- System Engineering
- Simulation Tools
- Programming Languages (eg Python)
Additional Notes:
- Excellent communication both verbal and written, in English
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Efficiency in a high-pressure environment
- Proactive
- Capable of dealing with uncertain environments and reducing uncertainty
- Proficient in Root Cause Analysis & Problem-solving
- Strong decision-making
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in quality assessments.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to work outside normal hours
- No constraints on ability to travel within South Africa and Internationally
- Interacting with multi-disciplinary teams
Deadline:9th September,2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to SARAO – South African Radio Astronomy Observatory on www.sarao.ac.za to apply

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