Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR · Pretoria, Gauteng
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- Interpret requirements and specifications;
- Design and develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and IoT systems;
- Build, test, and debug embedded systems prototypes;
- Collaborate with the product design team to integrate electronics into hardware systems;
- Provide circuit design and PCB development;
- Perform bench testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analysers;
- Maintain software repositories and manage version control using Git;
- Support technical training and assist participants or interns on embedded-related projects;
- Prepare documentation and technical reports on all embedded system-related activities.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- A Bachelor degree in electronic engineering with at least three years' experience in firmware development;
- Experience working with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols is required;
- Web or Mobile Software development will be added advantage;
- Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, or similar languages;
- Solid understanding of electronics principles, power systems, and circuit protection;
- Familiarity with PCB layout and schematic design;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Strong attention to detail and document preparation.