Systems Analyst

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems AnalystThe main purpose of the job is to plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focussing primarily on the telescope signal chain.Qualification:

B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years RELEVANT analysis experience in an Engineering or Research and Development Environment; OR

M.Eng/M.Sc (Eng) with 3+ years RELEVANT analysis experience

PhD/D.Eng with 1+ years RELEVANT analysis experience, AND

Meets the requirements for registration with ECSA as PrEng

A background in development of systems in radio astronomy, radar, satellite or avionics systems is preferred.

Application of methods, procedures, tools and techniques of signal processing (analogue and digital).

Worked within systems engineering processes

Worked in technology areas utilized in signal-based systems (RF, EM, analogue and digital electronics, etc.)

Software programming

Use of common analysis tools such as CASA

Recognised domain knowledge, based on theoretical aspects with practical experience in methods, procedures, tools and techniques of signal processing (analogue and digital), systems engineering life-cycle processes, technology areas in signal-based systems (RF, EM, analogue and digital electronics, etc.) and software programming

Exposure to Radio Astronomy

Understanding of agile software development methodologies

Desired Skills:

Radio astronomy

Radar

Satellite

Life-cycle processes