Western Cape: Engineer: Mission Software posted by Merand Corbett & Associates

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-system-related software including software for payload control,  payloads emulators, relay applications, mission logic; 
• Manage and optimise Docker environments for mission system appliances; 
• Enhance software productivity by maintaining CI pipelines, integrated development platforms (IDPs), and build systems;  
• Develop and support other general software productivity tools; 
• Play a major role in the generation of outputs for projects, including design, testing, documentation, production and verification artefacts; 
• Implement the company’s engineering processes, plans and policies as applicable to a specific project; and 
• Perform minor support roles within the company, if required. 

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng). 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: Python, C++, Java. 

Recommended Skills and Experience: 

• Possesses practical experience with modern Python (3.10+), including developing distributable applications and packaging Python projects for reuse and deployment; 
• Strong knowledge of the Python Standard Library and common third-party libraries such as lxml, numpy, and argparse; 
• Familiarity with markup languages and related technologies, including XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON, and YAML; 
• Proficiency with containerisation technologies such as Docker;
• Solid understanding of the Linux operating system, particularly distributions like Debian and Ubuntu; 
• Competence in one or more scripting languages, such as Bash, Batch, or PowerShell; 
• Hands-on experience with version control systems, including Git, Subversion, or Perforce 
• Experience working within Agile teams and/or using issue tracking tools like Jira; and 
• 2–3 years of relevant industry or postgraduate experience would be advantageous. 

General skills: 

• Ability to learn fast and absorb new information quickly; 
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects; 
• Ability to work independently; 
• Strong problem-solving skills; and 
• High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written).

  ***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***