Systems Analyst

Recruiter:

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref:

SSC001266/MS

Date posted:

Monday, November 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems Analyst

The main purpose of the job is to plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focussing primarily on the telescope signal chain.

POSITION INFO:
Qualification: B.Eng\/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years RELEVANT analysis experience in an Engineering or Research and Development Environment; OR M.Eng\/M.Sc (Eng) with 3+ years RELEVANT analysis experience 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 programming Use 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 programming Exposure to Radio Astronomy Understanding of agile software development methodologies Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful. However, please keep a lookout on our website, for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.

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