Electronic Engineer; Software, AI​/ML

Position: Electronic Engineer (Software, AI/ML)
Job Description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Electronic Engineer (Software, AI/ML) on behalf of our client in the defence and electro-optical research and development sector based in Pretoria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing advanced software solutions for Electro-Optical (EO) systems, including embedded software, PC-based applications, and machine learning algorithm implementation. This is a senior technical role requiring deep engineering expertise and the ability to lead complex investigations and cross-disciplinary system integration activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop system and subsystem software for EO products
• Interpret system/product requirements relating to software, electronic, and firmware engineering
• Develop PC-based test applications and tools
• Produce technical documentation (SRS, SIRS, ATP, FDD, ICD, Product Spec, etc.)
• Participate in systems integration and testing with mechanical, optical, and electronic engineering teams
• Provide version and configuration control
• Perform detailed fault-finding and debugging down to component level
• Lead technical investigations using Matlab, Python, and similar tools
• Review hardware/software designs
• Research, evaluate, and implement machine learning algorithms
• Prepare software for serial production
• Provide engineering support, mentoring, and training
• Assist with project planning, specifications, and quotation preparation
• Occasional international travel for client or parent company engagements

Requirements

• B.Eng Degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering
• Minimum 10 years software design and implementation experience
• Strong experience in embedded systems development
• Object-Oriented Programming in C++ (Required)
• Product development experience
• Software system engineering experience
• Exposure to image processing (Preferred)
• Machine learning algorithm development and implementation (Preferred)
• Ability to interpret multidisciplinary engineering requirements
• Experience with Matlab / Python for advanced investigations
• Strong documentation and system engineering capability
• Leadership and mentoring experience beneficial

Requirements
B.Eng degree (electronic or computer). Software design and implementation experience. Experience in product development. Software system engineering experience. Specialist knowledge (required / preferred):
Object orientated programming experience (C++) (required). Embedded systems software development (required). Experience in image processing (preferred). Machine learning algorithms development (preferred).