Senior Electronic Firmware Engineer

Simera Sense is fast becoming a leading mid to high-resolution earth observation camera supplier for CubeSats and small satellites. We are a fast-growing, dynamic team of enthusiastic engineers that supplies space and satellite companies from around the globe.

Job Description

We seek a Senior Electronic Engineer to join the Firmware Development Team to further develop and enhance our electronic systems – specifically firmware and software for a System-on-Chip FPGA.

Key Responsibilities

The applicant will be responsible for designing, testing, and integrating digital and electro-optical electronics for the aerospace sector.
This entails the following:

• Design, implementation, and testing of VHDL firmware modules.
• Design, implementation, and testing of C software modules.
• Development of digital and electro-optical systems.
• Assist in product testing campaigns.

Required Skills

• 8+ years (s) experience developing digital electronics, including embedded firmware.
• Strong experience in high-speed FPGA firmware design using VHDL.
• Experience with Microsemi FPGAs will be an advantage.
• Experience in writing C code in an embedded environment.
• Experience with Python (or similar scripting languages) will be advantageous.
• Experience in multi-layer PCB design will be an advantage.
• Experience in the high-tech, military or aerospace sectors will be advantageous.
• Understanding of high-speed and high-reliability design practices.
• Experience in environmental testing and acceptance testing to high-quality standards will be an advantage
• Experience in CCD and CMOS electro-optical design will be an advantage.
• Understanding radiation effects on electronics will be an advantage
• Experience in standard coding compliance, including revision control, will be advantageous.
• Experience in Siemens Teamcenter will be an advantage.
• Experience in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering.

Job Relevant Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong analytical thinking skills such as innovation and lateral thinking skills will be required.
• Self-driven, self-motivated person, willing to take on long-term responsibility.
• Ability to complete a well-rounded and documented product.
• Attention to detail.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry 
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites 
• Cutting edge technology at your fingertips 
• A competitive salary 
• A friendly working environment with free coffee and regular company braai’s. 

Location

Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa