Johannesburg: Junior Computer Engineer

An established technology-driven organisation, operating in the electronics and embedded systems space, is looking to appoint a Junior Firmware Engineer into its Technical & Development team. The role focuses on the design, development, and deployment of firmware and software for control and test equipment used in highly regulated, safety-critical environments. You will get: Exposure to mission-critical embedded products used in real-world applications The opportunity to work on end-to-end firmware development , from design to commissioning Hands-on experience with embedded hardware platforms and electronic systems Strong technical mentorship and long-term engineering career progression Why You Should Work for This Client: Work on complex, non-generic embedded systems (not web or CRUD software) Develop firmware that directly interfaces with hardware and electronics Gain experience in safety-conscious and industrial-grade environments Be part of a technically strong engineering culture focused on quality and innovation Information About The Company: The organisation is a specialist technology provider operating in the electronics and embedded systems engineering sector, with a strong focus on innovation, reliability, and global standards. The business invests heavily in technical capability and product development. This is an opportunity to build a serious embedded engineering foundation early in your career, working on technology that matters not just code that sits behind a screen. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop firmware/software for control and test equipment Write and maintain embedded C code and supporting interfaces Contribute to system, test, and technical specifications for new products Support firmware/software installation and commissioning at client sites Align software development with the business strategy and customer requirements Stay up to date with global embedded firmware and software trends Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: BSc Eng (Computer) / BEng (Electronic) / BSc (Electronics) or equivalent Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in firmware or embedded software development Practical experience developing firmware in C Exposure to embedded software architecture Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics Debugging experience on embedded platforms Skills (Technical): C (firmware development) Embedded systems debugging Version control systems and code review practices Advantageous (Nice to Have): Linux (SSH, scripting, and development) C++, Python and/or Qt Real-time embedded systems exposure STM32 and/or AVR XMega platforms Embedded UI design Exposure to software safety certification Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Ability to work independently and within a team High motivation and attention to detail Strong technical documentation skills Apply Now! If you meet the above requirements, apply directly. For more exciting Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial & C-Suite vacancies, please visit: