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SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

Electronics Engineer Opportunity – South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO)

Organization Overview

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), a National Research Foundation facility, manages radio astronomy initiatives including the MeerKAT Radio Telescope and HartRAO geodetic activities. We drive Africa’s participation in cutting-edge radio astronomy projects.

Position Details

Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Experience Required: 4-6 years
Education: BTech/BEng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Role Purpose

Develop and maintain electronic systems for radio astronomy instrumentation solutions through all project phases from concept to operational support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design electronic systems meeting technical specifications
  • Create circuit schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer
  • Develop and test embedded firmware/software
  • Prototype development and validation testing
  • Component selection and technical specification management
  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams
  • Technical documentation and operational support

Technical Requirements

Qualifications:
BTech + 6 years experience
BEng + 4 years experience

Essential Skills:

  • Analog/digital circuit design expertise
  • PCB development lifecycle experience
  • Embedded systems programming (C/Python)
  • Hardware troubleshooting with test equipment
  • Signal processing fundamentals

Professional Competencies

  • Technical documentation proficiency
  • Root cause analysis capabilities
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Precision in technical work quality
  • Effective team collaboration skills

Operational Requirements

  • Domestic/international travel capability
  • Flexibility for occasional extended hours
  • Valid Code B driver’s license

Application Process

Submission Deadline: 9 September 2025

Qualified candidates should apply through SARAO’s career portal. Only candidates meeting requirements will be contacted.

SARAO promotes employment equity and reserves appointment rights in alignment with organizational objectives.

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