Development Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.