Junior Electronic Firmware Engineer

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base. Our Head Office is in Belgium, and our South African company is based in Somerset West.

Are you an aspiring firmware engineer with a passion for precision and a curiosity that reaches beyond the stratosphere? At Simera Sense, we design and build high-performance optical payloads that orbit the Earth, and we are looking for a Junior Electronic Firmware Engineer to help bring our tech to life.

This is your chance to work at the intersection of electronics and embedded systems, where every line of code you write could end up in orbit. You'll join a team of engineers and innovators who are redefining what's possible in Earth observation and satellite technology.

If you are ready to learn fast, think boldly, and build systems that go the distance (literally), we would love to meet you.

Job Purpose :

Development and testing of firmware and software for implementation on digital and electro-optical electronic systems for the aerospace sector.

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities :

• Design, implementation, and testing of VHDL firmware modules.
• Design, implementation, and testing of C software modules.
• Assist in product testing campaigns.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering; Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering

Required Experience :

• 1+ years (s) experience developing digital electronics, including embedded firmware.
• Experience in high-speed FPGA firmware design using VHDL.
• Experience in writing C code in an embedded environment.
• Understanding of high-speed and high-reliability design practices.
• Experience in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.

Recommendations:

• Experience with Python (or similar scripting languages) will be advantageous.
• Experience in environmental testing and acceptance testing to high-quality standards will be an advantage.
• Understanding radiation effects on electronics will be an advantage.
• Experience in standard coding compliance, including revision control, will be advantageous.
• Experience in Siemens Teamcenter will be an advantage.
• Experience with Microsemi FPGAs will be an advantage.

What we offer :

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
• A competitive salary
• A friendly working environment.