{"id":21613,"date":"2025-10-15T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/firmware-and-embedded-software-engineer\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T00:26:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:26:42","slug":"firmware-and-embedded-software-engineer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=21613","title":{"rendered":"Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>About the job:<\/p>\n<p>\tThe CSIR has a vacancy for a\u00a0Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer\u00a0in the Command Control and Integrated Systems Impact Area within the Defence and Security cluster.<br \/>\n\tThe incumbent will be responsible to\u00a0design, customise and develop embedded software. This position is based in Pretoria and will report to the\u00a0Research Group Leader.<\/p>\n<p>Key responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>\tInterpret requirements and specifications;<br \/>\n\tDesign and develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and IoT systems;<br \/>\n\tBuild, test, and debug embedded systems prototypes;<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with the product design team to integrate electronics into hardware systems;<br \/>\n\tProvide circuit design and PCB development;<br \/>\n\tPerform bench testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analysers;<br \/>\n\tMaintain software repositories and manage version control using Git;<br \/>\n\tSupport technical training and assist participants or interns on embedded-related projects;<br \/>\n\tPrepare documentation and technical reports on all embedded system-related activities.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications, skills and experience:<\/p>\n<p>\tA Bachelor degree in electronic\u00a0engineering with at least three years\u2019 experience in firmware development.<br \/>\n\tExperience working with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols is required;<br \/>\n\tWeb or Mobile Software development will be added advantage;<br \/>\n\tStrong programming skills in C\/C++, Python, or similar languages;<br \/>\n\tSolid understanding of electronics principles, power systems, and circuit protection;<br \/>\n\tFamiliarity with PCB layout and schematic design;<br \/>\n\tExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills;<br \/>\n\tStrong attention to detail and document preparation.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s in it for you?<\/p>\n<p>The CSIR offers:<\/p>\n<p>\tFlexible hybrid work arrangement;<br \/>\n\tLearning and development opportunities.<br \/>\n\tCompetitive and market-related remuneration packages.<br \/>\n\tTotal guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.<br \/>\n\tWe openly acknowledge and reward our employees&#8217; contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.csir.co.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>candidate.csir.co.za<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/candidate.csir.co.za","_company_name":"Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.csir.co.za","_company_tagline":"The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. 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