Development Engineer
Development Engineer
Pretoria, ZA
About the role
We are looking for a Development Engineer to join our multidisciplinary technical team in the design, development, assembly, testing, and verification of advanced hardware products. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse engineering disciplines such as Radio Frequency and Antennas, Digital, Firmware and Embedded Software, Mixed Signal (including Power Supply), and Signal Processing Software while contributing to innovative product development from concept through industrialisation.
Qualifications and experience:
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Minimum: BEng in Electronic Engineering (or similar qualification).
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Minimum: 4 years in product development, with proven experience in your applicable engineering discipline.
Key technical skills:
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Proven expertise in engineering analysis, problem-solving, and technical support.
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Applied knowledge of RF, Antennas, Digital, Mixed Signal, Firmware, or related specialisations.
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Familiarity with design tools, calculations, and simulation methods relevant to your discipline.
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Creative thinking and structured project execution.
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Strong understanding of the Product Development Process and industrialisation practices.
Key responsibilities
1. Product Roadmap and technical direction
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Provide insights on technology trends within your engineering discipline to influence product strategy.
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Define module-level requirements for incorporation into product specifications.
2. Product development execution
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Conduct research, design, and development in line with the company’s Product Development Process.
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Execute detailed designs from concept and simulation through prototyping and review.
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Perform schematic design and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout reviews.
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Lead RF/Analogue, Power Supply, Mixed Signal, Firmware, and Embedded Software design efforts.
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Oversee functional qualification, verification, and compliance testing at module and system levels.
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Support product industrialisation, including manufacturability and testability planning.
3. Documentation and process management
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Formulate and maintain Shop Replaceable Unit (SRU) (module) and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) specifications from higher-level requirements.
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Manage configuration baselines, documentation, and change processes.
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Maintain technical documentation such as Acceptance Test Procedure (ATPs), Test Readiness Review (TRRs), and Interface Control Document (ICDs).
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Support obsolescence management and retrofit activities.
4. Financial and Project Management
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Provide input into budgets, task planning, and cost estimations for Non-recurring Engineering (NRE), Research and Development (R&D), and product support activities.
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Assist in product cost calculations at SRU/LRU levels.
5. Internal and external stakeholder support
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Support Technical Product Managers and Product Owners with demonstrations, installations, evaluations and training.
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Provide production support to resolve assembly and test issues.
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Assist in supplier selection, evaluation, and problem resolution.
Job Segment:
R&D Engineer, Developer, RF, Testing, Product Development, Engineering, Technology, Science, Research