Senior Signal Intelligence Scientist – Stellenbosch | Hybrid | R&D-Driven Tech
Are you a scientist at heart who loves turning messy data into elegant solutions?
We're looking for a Senior Signal Intelligence Scientist – Motion & Vision Systems to join our tight-knit R&D team in Stellenbosch. You’ll help design and optimise algorithms across signal analysis, radar sensing, and machine vision. From motion sensing radar to geometric sensor calibration and real-world ML applications - this role is made for someone who thrives on complex challenges and cutting-edge science. Bring your 7+ years of working experience in programming, modelling, or applied science.
Type: Permanent– Hybrid
Salary: Up to R90k pm (Depending on experience)
Area: Stellenbosch
What you’ll work on:
- Develop and test algorithms in C/C++ for machine vision and signal processing
- Use Python to train and refine ML models
- Work with real-world data and maintain high-quality training sets
- Apply rigorous benchmarking and performance analysis to your work
- Collaborate with engineers and researchers to bring ideas to life
Tech & Tools:
- C/C++ (for core algorithm development)
- Python (for machine learning training)
- Qt (bonus points if you’ve used it)
- Applied maths, signal theory, and a whole lot of logical thinking
You should bring:
- BSc, MSc or BEng in Engineering, Computer Science or related
- 7+ years of experience in programming, modelling, or applied science
- Deep problem-solving ability — you’re the one people call when it gets tricky
- Solid understanding of applied mathematics and signal analysis
- A working knowledge of machine learning (even better if you’ve built models from scratch)
Bonus if you have:
- Experience with radar systems (Doppler, FMCW, motion detection, etc.)
- A portfolio of experiments, prototypes, or models you’ve built or published
- That rare mix of curiosity, rigour, and practicality
The setup:
- Based in Stellenbosch (office-based with occasional travel)
- English fluency required
- Willingness to occasionally put in extra hours during critical phases
This is a high-impact role where your work feeds directly into our products and R&D pipeline. No fluff. No filler. Just real science, real code, and real results.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R70 000,00 - R90 000,00 per month
Education:
- Bachelors (Required)
Experience:
- programming, modelling, or applied science: 7 years (Required)
- radar systems : 5 years (Preferred)
- applied mathematics : 7 years (Required)
- signal analysis: 7 years (Required)
- machine learning : 7 years (Required)
- C/C++ : 7 years (Required)
- • Python (for machine learning training): 7 years (Required)
- QT: 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person