Electronic/Electro-optical Engineer

The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description

Career Opportunity

The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people's lives.
The CSIR is looking to fill the following position:

Electronic/Electro-optical Engineer

The successful candidate will add his/her electronic hardware and software skills to an electro-optical research and development group, where projects will be undertaken for a range of clients - with a particular focus on industrial systems for local and international markets.

Candidates must have a BEng in Electronic Engineering, with at least 5-10 years' experience in a suitable environment, and knowledge of good electronic design (including best practice on PCB designs, digital signal processing, VHDL programming - preferably Altera, system integration (hardware and software), image processing and measurement techniques and embedded software development (C++/Assembler) on NIOS/PIC). Technical leadership abilities and the proven ability to work independently and within a research team environment are also needed. Knowledge of electro-optical systems, their optics, filters, detectors and radiometric aspects would be preferred.

Should you meet the above requirements, please visit the CSIR website at www.csir.co.za/careers/vacancies and select the relevant position title, then reference number 4564 and then complete the application form and attach your CV.

Should you experience any problems in submitting your application, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitmentqueries@csir.co.za Please do not submit your application to this mailbox.
Closing date: 20 March 2011
Please note that feedback will be given to short-listed candidates only.
The CSIR gives preference to candidates who meet the job requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents to and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant's educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.