Senior Software Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Saab Full time
Competing in the international market, requires a strong global presence. We continue to strengthen our presence in key markets, develop innovative solutions and acquire companies in prioritised areas. Saab's products are sold to over 100 countries and we currently operates in over 30 countries.
This role will take ownership of the system software requirements on customer projects.

You will also be responsible to co-ordinate the SW development activities with the Design and Development team, and report project SW status to Program Management.

Take delivery of project SW, drive system SW integration and testing activities. Configure System Software Life cycle data. Interface with clients as required and provide client facing SW assistance.

Your role:
Lead, Plan and Manage the Software System Engineering process for contractual projects within Saab Grintek Defence and ensure a sound system baseline for assigned projectsCreate and maintain System Software Development and Requirements documentation for embedded systems as well as ground support softwareSystem Software architect design and if required additional Software System related design is required on the customer projectsSystem Software Requirements Analysis and deriving lower level sub-systems requirementsSystem Software Interface Requirements documentationIntegration, Verification and Validation of System Software baselineSystem Software verification and validation documentationProducing of Software Development Life Cycle artefacts required for domain related requirement (eg Flight Safety) and certificationMaintain a System Software baseline thought the Software lifecycleSupport the System Engineer in the System development, Integration and Test activities to an accepted Software baselineTechnical support to Marketing, Bid Office and Product Management groups when requiredProvide inputs into quotes and tender costs relating to NRE, their timescales, resources, WBS etc as requiredTake ownership of the system software on customer projects, achieved through:Software Systems Engineering processCustomer communicationInternal communicationSystem integration and verificationThe SSE is technical responsible for all Software deliveriesYour profile: Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge and previous experience in software development in accordance with RTCA/DO178B/CAdvanced knowledge of Software Systems Engineering processes and practicesSpecific experience in the Military environment advantageous (Airborne, Naval or Land)

Specific experience in the defence EW environment advantageous egAirborne EW:
Radar Warning, Missile Warning, Laser Warning & CountermeasuresNaval EW: Radar Warning, Laser Warning, Naval ESM HMI

Land Survivability:
Laser Warning, Effectors, Hard-killKnowledge in the Software Simulation Models to support the software development process advantageous

Practical Experience:

More than 5 years' experience in military system development and/or environmentHigh competence and prior experience with DOORSMore than 5 years' Software System Engineering related experience, preferably on executing customer projectsGenerating and compiling of specifications, user manuals and test proceduresSoftware and Hardware environments:Computer hardware (Operating systems, performance, etc),Communication protocols.

Prior Software Development experience, specifically embedded SW developmentExposure to:
Case Tool (e.g.

Enterprise Architect) making use of UML,Programming language:

C and C++,Experience in automated testing advantageousQualification: BSc Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering Degree or similar tertiary qualificationSystems ThinkingLife CyclesSystems Modelling and analysisCommunication (Internal and external)Technical LeadershipNegotiationCoaching and MentoringRequirements AnalysisSW Requirements writingSoftware ArchitectingSoftware System IntegrationSoftware System Verification and ValidationSSE ManagementPlanning, Monitoring and ControlDecision ManagementConfiguration ManagementSW development Risk and Opportunity ManagementTechnical SW Project ManagementSW integration and testingFault finding and isolationWhat you will be a part of SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets.

These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.

With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country's defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security.

The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow.

We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.

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