Internship: Electronics Engineer
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract type: Intern
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Internship: Electronics Engineer in the
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Internship: Electronics Engineer
About The Job
The CSIR has an internship opportunity in the Landward Sciences impact area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The purpose of this internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through research and development of competitive technologies and innovative products under the guidance of researchers and engineers within cross-functional teams. This opportunity is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the Cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, the Intern will be required to:
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [email protected]
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Internship: Electronics Engineer
About The Job
The CSIR has an internship opportunity in the Landward Sciences impact area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The purpose of this internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through research and development of competitive technologies and innovative products under the guidance of researchers and engineers within cross-functional teams. This opportunity is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the Cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, the Intern will be required to:
- Support the design, development and testing of electronic systems used in research on explosive science, situational awareness technologies, and soldier protection.
- Assist in documenting test procedures, compiling data and generating technical reports that contribute to project deliverables and client presentations.
- Support the preparation and execution of field experiments within the Detonics, Ballistics, and Explosives Laboratory (DBEL), including data acquisition and analysis using high-speed cameras and sensors.
- Assist in the setup, calibration, and operation of sensors, data acquisition systems, and ultra-high-speed cameras for recording explosive events, wheel vehicle mobility and other dynamic phenomena.
- Aid in developing and testing electronic control systems for use in prototype equipment and operational technology demonstrations.
- Contribute to computational tasks, including signal processing and analysis of data collected during experiments and field trials.
- Collaborate on the integration of sensor networks and electronic subsystems within research projects focused on vehicle mobility, Improvised Explosive Devises (IED) protection, and crew survivability.
- A Bachelors degree in electrical/electronic engineering.
- Understanding of data acquisition systems and sensor technology.
- Familiarity with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and microcontroller programming.
- Foundational knowledge of circuit design, sensor technology, and electronic instrumentation.
- Knowledge of high-speed data acquisition and signal processing.
- Knowledge of data analysis software.
- Knowledge of safety protocols in experimental and field test environments.
- Be knowledgeable about safety while working in the laboratory.
- Exposure to control systems, robotics, or related project work.
- All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [email protected]
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
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