Seeking a Systems Engineering Consultant to provide specialized technical services for the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory's projects, including the SKA-Mid and MeerKAT. The contract duration is approximately six months with a hybrid working arrangement.
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) is inviting quotations for the appointment of a Systems Engineering Consultant to deliver specialized technical services across multiple projects, including the enhancement of the MeerKAT telescope and the SKA-Mid telescope. The consultant will be required to work closely with the SARAO team, executing critical tasks such as requirements engineering, system design, performance analysis, and verification activities. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly in fields related to radio astronomy, radar, satellite, avionics, or electronic warfare systems.
The consultant's responsibilities will include defining and managing requirements, conducting performance analysis, and ensuring sound configuration management. The role demands a hands-on approach, with the consultant expected to be present at SARAO's offices in Cape Town and on-site at the telescopes in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. The position requires a commitment of up to 150 hours per month, with an average workload of 120 hours, over a six-month period. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses with proven expertise in systems engineering to contribute to groundbreaking astronomical projects.
This tender is suitable for engineering firms, consulting companies, and independent contractors with expertise in systems engineering, particularly those with experience in radio astronomy, radar, satellite, avionics, or related fields.