Senior Firmware, Hardware and Embedded Software Engineer: Radar-Ware Research Group

Senior Firmware, Hardware and Embedded Software Engineer – Radar‑Ware Research Group The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has a vacancy for a Senior Firmware, Hardware and Embedded Software Engineer in the Radar and Electronic Warfare Impact Area. The incumbent will develop world‑class firmware and embedded software for high‑speed digital hardware, playing a vital role in projects ranging from advanced land and naval surveillance radar sensors to SAR sensing systems in unmanned aerial vehicles and spaceborne platforms. The position is based in Pretoria and reports directly to the Research Group Leader. Interpretation of requirements and specifications Interpret user requirements. Generate detailed item development specification. Generate acceptance test plans and reports. Digital and Analogue design Use VHDL and/or Verilog to develop code for programmable logic devices (FPGAs). Implement firmware designs on both pure digital and mixed digital, analogue and RF devices. Design complex high‑speed‑digital and high‑bandwidth‑analogue functions. Perform simulations to verify design functions for electrical and firmware designs. Debugging and Verification Debug designs. Perform formal functional verification and acceptance testing. Perform system and sub‑system integration. Complete acceptance test reports. Generation of data pack and design documentation Generate manufacturing data packs. Generate design documentation. Capture data into data management system. Mentoring and Coaching of junior staff Mentor junior staff in VHDL and firmware designs. Mentor junior staff in digital and analogue design, simulation and verification. Qualifications, Skills and Experience A Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic engineering with at least five years of experience in firmware development. A Master’s degree in electronic engineering with at least three years of experience in firmware development. Experience in the following is required: VHDL firmware development of complex systems. Debugging of firmware and hardware. Capability of document preparation. Experience in the following will be advantageous: Verilog. High‑speed digital and mixed‑signal design. Proven capability of delegating tasks to junior colleagues. Capability of helping in the development and career growth of junior colleagues. The CSIR Offers Flexible hybrid work arrangement. Learning and development opportunities. Competitive and market‑related remuneration packages. Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme. We openly acknowledge and reward employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards. Other Requirements South African citizenship and security clearance are required for this position. PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. For more information, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on or email us at . The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will provide preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification 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