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Firmware, Hardware and Embedded Software Engineer Join to apply for the Firmware, Hardware and Embedded Software Engineer role at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is South Africa’s leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises, and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio‑economic prosperity. We are looking for a Firmware, Hardware and Embedded Software Engineer to work in the Radar and Electronic Warfare Impact Area in Pretoria. The role reports to the Research Group Leader. Responsibilities Interpret user requirements and generate detailed item development specifications. Develop acceptance test plans and reports. Participate in complex high‑speed digital and high‑bandwidth analogue design. Develop VHDL codes for programmable logic devices. Conduct simulations to verify design functions for firmware and electronic units. Perform schematic capture for hardware designs. Debug designs using state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Conduct formal functional verification and formal acceptance testing. Participate in system and sub‑system integration. Generate manufacturing data pack and capture data into the data management system. Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering with at least two years firmware development experience. Master’s degree with at least one year firmware development experience. Experience in FPGA development with Vivado or Quartus environments. Proficiency in VHDL firmware development; Verilog experience is an additional advantage. Design and fabricating high‑speed digital and mixed‑signal PCBs. Hardware debugging expertise. Document preparation skills. Comfortable working in Linux environments and navigating command‑line interfaces. South African citizenship and security clearance are required for this position. PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. Benefits Flexible hybrid work arrangement. Learning and development opportunities. Competitive remuneration packages. Guaranteed salary packages inclusive of pension fund contributions, risk insurance and medical scheme. CSIR Excellence Awards to acknowledge employee contributions and accomplishments. For more information, contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at or email The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. By applying for this position, the applicant understands and agrees that the CSIR may solicit credit and criminal reports from registered credit bureaus and/or South African Police Services, verify educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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