Hardware Design Engineer - Digital Analog VHDL

Competing in the international market, requires a strong global presence. We continue to strengthen our presence in key markets, develop innovative solutions and acquire companies in prioritised areas. Saab's products are sold to over 100 countries and we currently operate in over 30 countries.

• Develop common and reusable HDL library building blocks based on industry standards (VHDL)
• Design of high-speed digital hardware using technologies such FPGA SOC’s
• Design of test environments using tools such as Modelsim
• Low Signal Amplification
• Create and maintain development documentation according to the hardware development process (Requirements, Design Descriptions and Test Documentation)
• Configuration and version control of the baselines
• Interface with project management team and provide feedback on progress and schedule

• Xilinx, Microsemi, Intel/Altera FPGA and SOC’s
• Highspeed serial interfaces
• CAN interfaces
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Aurora
• A2D / D2A High Speed / Serdes
• DDR Memory
• Mil Spec protection, filtering and power conditioning
• EMI compliance

• Vivado, Libero
  
  SoC and Quartus Prime
• HDL Designer
• Model Sim
• Hyper Lynx
• LTSpice (analog simulations)
• DOORS for requirement capturing

• Firmware VHDL / HDL Designer, Modelsim
• Xilinx RFSOC
• Hyper lynx for PCB analysis
• High-speed A2D interfacing to FPGAs, transceivers
• Fiber communication

• Leadership: guiding and mentoring junior engineers, making decisions, and driving the project forward
• Working Autonomously: being self-reliant in solving complex problems without constant supervision
• Forthcoming: proactively sharing ideas, concerns, and feedback with the team
• Oral and Written Communication: effectively conveying technical concepts and project updates to stakeholders
• Enthusiasm: showing a genuine passion for engineering and staying motivated in challenging situations
• Meeting Deadlines: prioritizing tasks effectively and managing time to ensure project milestones are met

• 5 years’ experience in any of the three categories
• Design documentation (requirement capture to testing capture)
• Hardware bring-up (testing and debugging)

• B.Eng. Degree (Electronics)
• Honours and Master will be an advantage

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Professionalism and strong work ethic
• Oral and written communications skills
• Skilled in VHDL Coding and industry practices and standards
• FPGA based Hardware Design Experience
• Skilled in analog/power supply design
• Test, Integration and Debug skills

SGD 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.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.