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Junior Firmware Engineer

Closing Date

2025/04/10

Reference Number

AEC250327-1

Pillar

AECI Mining

Job Title

Junior Firmware Engineer

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Job Grade

CU

Number of Positions

1

Location - Town / Site

Modderfontein

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

Job Description

To architect and implement software solutions for detonator-related products, specifically control equipment and test equipment.  

Required outputs: functional

  • Provide software solutions to facilitate the design and deployment of control equipment that will enable the organisation to achieve global leadership in the field of electronics blasting systems.

  • To develop and write components and interfaces, as required.

  • To keep abreast of global developments in embedded firmware, software, and internet technology, and to provide direction about software development.

  • Integrate the software/firmware development with the business strategy, customer requirements, and electronic detonator chip technology development.

  • To aid the installation and commissioning of new firmware/software into client sites and to interface and meet clients’ needs in this process.

  • Create system, test, and technical specifications for new products.

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Qualifications & Experience

  • Eng. (Computer) / BEng (Electronic) / BSc. (Electronics) or Equivalent

  • At least 2 years of experience in the skills listed below:

  • C development experience

  • Firmware development experience in C

  • Software architecture experience

  • Ability to read/interpret schematics and debug embedded platforms

  • Familiarity with software revision control systems and code review techniques

 

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