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Electronics Engineer at SARAO – South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 6 years
  • Location Western Cape
  • City Cape Town
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical&nbsp

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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