Electronic Technician
The Electronic Technician reporting to the Engineering and Data Acquisition (EDA) Manager will provide support to Space Science units in the implementation of technical projects where electronic capabilities are needed, and required electronic maintenance support to the SANSA research platform.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a similar qualification
- Have 3-5 years’ experience in an electronics hardware environment
- Have previous experience in pcb design and fabrication
- Be familiar with embedded systems
- Have knowledge of and previous experience working on Linux-based operating systems.
Responsibilities will include:
- Provide support as required to all SANSA infrastructure/measuring sites
- Perform installations and maintain instrumentation (including remote sites)
- Source and procure electronic components for unit projects
- Work with Embedded systems, including microcontrollers as well as IoT devices
- Help develop and assemble custom electronic subsystems for EDA projects.
- Provide electronics support to internal and external clients.
- Training staff members and students.
Closing date: 14 November 2022