Embedded DSP Software Development Engineer, Pretoria, R neg.

Our client is the global leader in modem technology for HF and VHF radio communications. They serve customers in Military, Naval, commercial, and government/security markets requiring satellite independent, world-wide communications. They are a world leader in the area of high-end embedded, tactical, naval and strategic beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) modem technology and data networking solutions.

Their products facilitate legacy analogue radios becoming part of a secure digital communications network. Smart phone-like services over radio are a reality. These include digital voice, email and SMS. Our client provides embedded modems for many of the major global radio manufacturers and a range high performance modems including specialist modems and tactical data terminals conforming to Military standards.

The position comprises of low-level DSP modem software development using the TI DSPBIOS OS:

Requirements
Tertiary Education Requirements:
• B.Eng. Electronic Engineering, or
• B.Eng. Computer Engineering
Industry Exposure Required:
• 1 - 5 years’ work experience
Knowledge and Experience Required:
• Excellent Digital Signal Processing (DSP) qualifications
• Analysis of software requirements
• Embedded software design and implementation
• Excellent C++ knowledge and development experience
• Experience in software design, implementation and testing
Additional Knowledge and Experience Preferred:
• Experience with Real-Time implementation of digital communications systems
• Experience with Texas Instruments DSP devices and tool chain
• Experience with TI’s DSP BIOS (Real-Time Operating System)
• DSP simulation tools
• Software quality assurance processes
• Communication protocols
• Principles of secure systems
Interpersonal Skills Required:
• Interpersonal communication