This role requires an individual who will design, develop and support competitive (cost and performance) products that meet and exceed the market / end user requirements over the entire product lifecycle. This includes the responsibility for technical integrity of the Sub-system and its integration and performance in the higher-level product context.Your rolePlan, Manage, Design, Execute and Support of RWR System Development effort through the product's life cycle against the higher-level System Requirement Specification.Perform requirements definitions and allocations, functional analysis and system synthesis. Derive lower-level component (LRU/SRU) requirements.Take the lead in defining the Roadmap for Radar Warning sub-systems for EW system applications.Research into new Technologies in the EW and Radar environment.Act as a Technical Team Leader on various project and product development.Assist in the planning and management of the technical development process and monitor technical performance.Act as the technical interface to customers (internal and external) for assigned projects.Coordinate and participate in system integration and test activities to achieve a system qualification.Create and maintain documentation for Design, Planning, Requirements, Specifications Tests and Results.Your profileSpecialist knowledge:Overall multi-disciplinary experience in the different engineering disciplines.Knowledge of the Radar Signal (threat) environment that can grow to a comprehensive level.A good understanding of RF system design.Comprehensive knowledge of the System Engineering and Product Development process.Good People Management and Communication skills.Generating and compiling of specifications. (Specification practices).Time and Cost Management to achieve targets within budget and time.Experience:4-5 Years' experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering R&D and product development environment.Experience in the design of Radar Warning systems and/or lower-level components will be an advantage.Experience in the Digital Receivers domain will be an advantage.Software Development experience in the Radar Warning domain will be an advantage.Competencies:Mathematical skills for design, analysis, and optimization.Good knowledge of various Engineering tools.Qualification:B. Eng. or equivalent. (Electronics).Electronic Warfare Knowledge and Experience will be an advantage.Skills:Critical thinking and problem solving.Teamwork and collaboration.Professionalism and strong work ethic.Oral and written communications skills.Leadership.Self-motivated, -disciplined, -driven, -responsible individual.What you will be a part ofSGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country's defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.
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