Modelling and Simulation Engineer (Electro-optics) (Centurion)
Engineering/Technical ~ IT – Infrastructure ~ DevOps
Pretoria/Centurion – Gauteng – South Africa
ENVIRONMENT:
YOUR expertise in modelling and simulation, specifically in Electro-optic sensors, components and subsystems is sought by a global leader in Security Solutions seeking it next Modelling and Simulation Engineer. Applicants should have an interest and aptitude to evaluate and improve system performance through optimisation of optics and algorithms. You should be able to analyse and summarise results of, for example, field and laboratory measurements so that it can be presented to various stakeholders. You will require a B.Eng Degree in Electronics or equivalent tertiary qualification and preferably have at least 5 years’ experience in a Scientific or Engineering R&D and /or Product Development environment with proficiency in MATLAB, Python and similar tools – advanced knowledge and experience required.
DUTIES:
Modelling and Simulation –
- Design and use of system models.
- MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Excel (Advanced).
- Hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
- Component (e.g. detector) level simulation up to system level simulation.
- Evaluation and optimisation for the purpose of improving overall system performance.
Lens Design Analysis –
- Evaluate existing and proposed optical designs.
- Commercial lens design packages.
- Modelling as part of larger system model.
Filter design and evaluation –
- Understanding of thin film filters.
- Understanding of absorption filters.
- Measurement of filters.
- Robustness design.
Algorithm Design and Signal Processing –
- Assist in algorithm development and optimisation as required.
Data Analysis –
- Data Analysis of measurements.
- Summary and presentation of results.
- Prepare algorithms for deployment onto embedded systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- B.Eng. Electronics or an equivalent qualification.
- Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience/Skills –
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Scientific or Engineering R&D and /or Product Development environment.
- MATLAB, Python and similar tools – advanced knowledge and experience required.
- Good skills in summarising and presenting results.
- Basic System Engineering knowledge.
- Data Analysis and Reporting.
- Signal Processing.
- Electro-Optics.
- Radiometry.
- Image Processing Software.
- Electronic Warfare.
Advantageous –
- Knowledge of an electronics production, repair and maintenance environment.
- Knowledge of Electro-optic systems.
- Optic, Electro-optic and Radiometry knowledge.