Research and Development Specialist Job at ATNS in Bruma

Specialist: Research and Development
Applications are invited for the position of Specialist: Research and Development, based in Bruma. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Senior Engineer: Research. , Major activities:
•    Undertake research and development projects that will advance the corporate objectives of ATNS
•    Prepare plans, processes, procedures and safety cases for introducing new technologies into the operational environment
•    Make presentations to ATNS and third parties on research and development project outcomes
•    Research ATM/CNS technology globally
•    Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, etc on related matters
•    Identify associated risks with technology research projects and establish mitigation options
•    Participate in appropriate ICAO regional, international and planning meetings and SADC forums that will advance ATNS's position
•    Provide specialist consultancy services to ATNS and third parties
•    Identify personal training and development needs and requirements
•    Coach and mentor staff
•    Support and ensure compliance with the ATNS Quality Management System
•    Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulation, policies and procedures.
Minimum qualifications:
•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics or Computer Engineering) granting admission to the Engineering Council of SA to register as a Professional Engineer.
Minimum experience:
•    Minimum of 5 years' engineering experience in a high-technology electronic environment
•    In-depth knowledge and understanding of planning, specifying, acquiring and implementing radio communication systems and/or voice communications systems and/or data communications systems and/or voice and data switching systems and/or radio navigation systems and/or primary and secondary surveillance radar sensors and/or radar and flight data processing and display systems.
Skills and competencies:
•    Analysis/problem assessment skills
•    Customer service orientation
•    Judgement/problem-solving skills
•    Output-oriented/objective- focused
•    Innovative/initiative
•    Confidence/assertiveness
•    Ability to impart knowledge and concepts
•    Planning and organising skills
•    Excellent verbal/written communication/presentation skills
•    Computer literacy
•    An active and enquiring mind.


Closing date: 31 January 2014.
ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. These positions will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS' Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998 are encouraged to apply.


Postal Address:

Private Bag X15
Kempton Park
1620
Gauteng
South Africa