Systems Analyst

About the position

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver systems with verified performance and quality through executing system and data analysis in support of design, qualification and commissioning of telescopes and guest instruments, by analysing performance requirements, providing inputs to systems engineering processes and telescope designs, defining verification procedures, developing mathematical models of the system of interest, performing verification tests and analysing test data and system non-compliances and compiling [URL Removed] the maturity of systems and products to ensure stakeholder satisfaction through executing systems analysis in support of design definition, verification, operations and continuous improvement programmes (ad-hoc & quick reaction tasks).Improving accuracy of analysis, increased efficiency (data processed vs time) and quality/maturity of reporting through developing analysis and engineering skills by researching tools and techniques of signal based systems analysisEnsuring the engineering is executed with integrity and risk is managed by supporting and participating in compiling the analysis component of Project SEMPs, technical schedules, WBS and SOWs and providing inputs into engineering process reviews of radio astronomy related systems.

Desired Skills:

• work independently
• Act with integrity at all times
• Understanding of technology

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

Key Requirements:Qualification:



- B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years RELEVANT analysis experience in an Engineering or Research and Development Environment; OR
- [URL Removed] (Eng) with 3+ years RELEVANT analysis experience; OR
- PhD/D.Eng with 1+ years RELEVANT analysis experience, AND
- Meets the requirements for registration with ECSA as PrEng.
- Experience:
- A background in development of systems in radio astronomy, radar, satellite or avionics systems is preferred.
- Application of methods, procedures, tools and techniques of signal processing (analogue and digital).
- Worked within systems engineering processes
- Worked in technology areas utilized in signal-based systems (RF, EM, analogue and digital electronics, etc.)
- Software programmingUse of common analysis tools such as CASA
- Knowledge:
- Recognised domain knowledge, based on theoretical aspects with practical experience in methods, procedures, tools and techniques of signal processing (analogue and digital), systems engineering life-cycle processes, technology areas in signal-based systems (RF, EM, analogue and digital electronics, etc.) and software programmingExposure to Radio [URL Removed] of agile software development methodologies




- Additional Notes:***********The applicant should have the following skills/abilities/competencies:Understanding of technology areas in signal-based systems (RF, EM, analogue and digital electronics, etc.)Industry experience including a high percentage of Research and Development content, analysing the performance of complicated signal-based systems, processing signal data from signal-based systems (analogue and digital), use of signal processing tools and software and computer software programming/scripting (Python, etc.)Be a self-starter and self-motivated to achieve the assigned goals without regular supervision while working and delivering under pressureAbility to contextualise and organise complicated problems, gathering all required information in such a way to define a plan of action, structure the work and to apportion tasksDisplay excellent interpersonal skillsWork independently as well as in a team environmentWork in remote locations when requiredCommunicate effectively in English (both written and verbally)Act with integrity at all timesCompile analysis reports containing relevant, accurate and well organised data for review by more senior analysts and engineers