Senior Electronic Hardware Design 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 Purpose

The applicant will be responsible for designing, testing, and integrating digital and electro-optical electronic systems for the aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of high-reliability mixed-signal Electronics Assemblies for use on spacecraft, from concept to qualification.
• Development of ground test and development equipment.
• Participate in design reviews
• Assist with assembly, integration, and test campaigns

Required Skills

Must-have skills:

• 5+ years’ experience in the design of high-speed FPGA electronics systems
• 5+ years’ experience in high-speed, high-density PCB routing in 8+ layers.
• 5+ years’ experience in using Altium Designer or Pads Professional.
• Good understanding of high-speed digital, low-noise analogue, and high-reliability design practices; in terms of schematics, PCB layout, and test and measurement.
• Solid technical report writing skills using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Advantageous skills

• Experience with specifically Microsemi/Microchip FPGAs.
• Experience in environmental testing and acceptance testing to high-quality standards.
• Understanding radiation effects on electronics.
• Experience in electro-optical design
• Experience with Python (or similar scripting languages).
• Experience with version control systems like SVN or Git.
• Experience in standard coding compliance.
• Experience in Siemens Teamcenter or any other formal configuration or product lifecycle management tool.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering.
• A Masters in Electronic Engineering will be advantageous.

Job Relevant Personal Attributes

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