Position: Junior Flight Control / Modelling & Simulation Engineer
Application closing date: 01 November 2024
Incomar is an aerospace and defence company based in Centurion, South Africa. We are continuously expanding our specialised product development and flight operations capabilities. The group was established in South Africa in 1999, with its origins in military aircraft weapons and avionics integration and flight testing. The company is well established in the local and international industry, with a strong capability in several specialist areas, including:
Systems Design, Development, and Integration.
System Testing on a range of platforms / products.
Product Development.
Flight Test Execution and Support.
We are currently seeking talented and motivated Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering graduates to join our Graduate Development Programme as Flight Control / Modelling & Simulation Engineers. This exciting opportunity will provide you with comprehensive training, mentorship and hands-on experience in the modelling, simulation, development and implementation of Flight Control algorithms as well as exposure to the Hardware and Software simulation environments.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to further develop their skillsets in the aerospace industry and gain valuable experience on relevant real-world projects. This is done with a view to develop capacity and careers in this field.
Minimum Acceptance Criteria for applicants:
Bachelor's or post graduate degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering (with control system and programming subjects) or currently studying such a qualification for completion by the end of 2024.
South African Citizenship or permanent residence in South Africa with a valid work permit.
A full-time in office presence is required at Incomar's facilities in Pretoria, Gauteng from January 2025.
Required Skills and Experience:
No specific work experience is required, however general exposure to aeronautical engineering activities and/or exposure to the aerospace and defence industry will be beneficial.
Knowledge of control system theory.
Strong aptitude for mathematics and modelling & simulation.
Exposure to design & simulation packages (e.g. MATLAB & Simulink)
Exposure to common flight controller programming languages (e.g. C, C++, Python).
A keen interest in aeronautical performance modelling and calculations.
Proficient in MS Office.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Exposure to/or experience with modelling and simulation, preferably in aeronautical applications.
Exposure to commercially available flight controllers and auto-pilots e.g. Pixhawk, ArduPilot.
Exposure and keen interest in commercial drones and remote-controlled aircraft.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
General interest in the Military, Defence and Aerospace Industry.
What we Offer:
Comprehensive training and mentorship.
Opportunity to work on exciting engineering projects and contribute to the growth of the organisation.
Integration into a development team of experienced designers and engineers.
Successful candidates will be renumerated for the full duration of the Graduate Development Programme.
Required Commitment:
Successful candidates will be required to commit to an initial 12-month Graduate Development Programme. Upon completion of the initial 12 months, candidates who have demonstrated their commitment towards Incomar's core values and have shown an aptitude and passion towards working in the aerospace and defence industry will be invited to join the Incomar Team on a permanent basis and complete the remaining 12 months of the Graduate Development Programme.
Successful candidates must be willing to commit for a Graduate Development Programme of up to 24 months.
Successful candidates offered permanent positions after the initial 12 months will be required to commit to a minimum of a 24-month workback employment term following successful completion of the 24-month Graduate Development Programme.
Other Information:
Any transport to and from Incomar facilities is excluded.
Any accommodation / board & lodging is excluded.
Successful Candidates will be required to provide an up-to-date police clearance certificate.
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