Development Engineer – Firmware X2 - Modderfontein at AECI Limited

Job Description    
Provide software solutions to facilitate the design and deployment of control equipment that will enable the organisation to achieve global leadership in the field of electronics blasting systems.  This will include the following tasks:

• To develop and write, components and interfaces, as required.
• To keep abreast of global developments in embedded firmware, software and internet technology and to provide direction with regard to software development.
• To integrate the software/firmware development with the business strategy, customer requirements and electronic detonator chip technology development.
• To assist the installation and commissioning of new firmware/software into client sites and to interface and satisfy clients in this process.
• Create system, test and technical specifications for new products.
• Qualifications & Experience    
• Eng. (Computer) / BEng (Electronic) / BSc. Eng. (Electronics) / Equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in the skills listed below:
• C development experience
• Firmware development experience in C
• Software architecture experience
• Ability to read/interpret schematics and debug embedded platforms
• Familiarity with software revision control systems and code review techniques

The following experience will be advantageous

• Linux skills (ssh, scripting, development)
• C++, python, Qt experience
• Exposure to software safety certification
• Exposure to real-time embedded system development
• Exposure to STM32 and AVR XMega platforms
• UI design experience in embedded platforms