Company: Aizatron Group
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
About the job
We are excited to announce our Graduate Embedded Systems Engineer Internship Programme – a 6-month internship designed especially for recent graduates.In this role, you will be reporting to the Manager: Embedded Systems while receiving dedicated mentorship and formal training from senior team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Embedded Systems Engineer is tasked primarily with designing, research and development of embedded systems, their responsibilities span circuit design, PCB layout, firmware development, and IoT and backend integration, as well as basic UI development for certain devices.
They play a vital role in ensuring that embedded solutions meet performance standards and seamlessly integrate with cloud platforms for enhanced functionality.
Additionally, they are in involved with enclosure design and prototyping.
The role includes attendance of stands up and reporting of project progress on a regular basis, the ability to manage multiple projects at once, as well as inter-team and collaboration with other departments. Furthermore, demos of products and solutions are required for customer engagements
KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
Recent graduates with a BSc in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or a related field are encouraged to apply
Strong foundation in C/C++ programming
Familiarity within electrical circuit and PCB design ideally using Kicad or similar software
Experience in circuit design, analysis and use of workshop tools such as power supplies, multimeters, soldering irons etc.
Experience in 3D modelling using CAD software for enclosure prototyping
Adequate knowledge of Python
Eager to learn and develop skills in firmware and circuit/PCB design as well as backend and cloud computing technologies such as AWS
Good verbal communication skills for effectively communicating with the team and ability to presenting information to varied technical and non-technical audience
PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS (NOT MANDATORY TO HAVE ALL)
A willingness to learn about performance, scalability and best practices in developing embedded systems solutions.
Familiarity with edge computing principles and architecture and experience in development on Linux platforms
Exposure to microcontroller development on STM or ESP32 boards
Exposure to IoT technology.
Interest in learning Agile Development methodologies.
A proactive mindset, strong curiosity, and a passion for learning new techniques in both server-side backend technologies and embedded systems.
ABOUT US
Aizatron is an emerging technology fusion company that is looking to build local skills amongst youth in South Africa and are keen to employ a candidate that shows enthusiasm, willingness to work hard and learn on the job.
Our team places a strong emphasis on cultivating a work-life balance culture in the spaces we operate within. We are a professional and comfortable working environment focused primarily on learning, growth, knowledge sharing, teamwork, and collaboration.
Aizatron is committed to its diversity amongst the company and teams within, we welcome the applications from all members of society regardless of sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
We are dedicated to developing, supporting and mentoring our team members to continuously improve their skills and effectiveness by offering training courses with our key partners such as AWS, with a view to develop better-rounded professionals in the environment we operate within.
Excited to be the newest member of our team, e-mail your CV and certified qualification documents to connect@aizatron.com by no later than Wednesday, 19 March 2025. We can’t wait to meet you!
