Software Engineer

Saab Australia Pty Ltd

Apply to this job
Centurion - 185 Witch-Hazel Avenue Highveld Techno Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 5, 2026 Last posted March 5, 2026
Job description

Software Engineer x 3

We have a vacancy for a Software Engineer. This role will be primarily focused on taking the SGD products through the RTCA 178C software development process, i.e. planning, establishment of requirements, design, development, verification and validation, together with project maintenance and wrap-up. Part of this will also mitigate the risk on other projects e.g. Naval development that require a similar embedded developer skill set but not to the same rigor (RTCA) as Airborne software.

Your role

  • Analyse system level requirement and translate into software high level requirements
  • Write test cases to evaluate high level software requirement
  • Write/Review Traditional V Model (RTCA 178C) documentation
  • Develop software source code (embedded and application level)
  • Verification and validation of software functionality
  • Participate in software integration activities including defect investigation and resolution
  • Perform technical leadership for small SCRUM based team  

Your profile

Experience:

  • C/C++ Software Development
  • Safety Critical Software Environment
  • 5 years Software Development
  • Experience in military environment (advantageous)

Competencies:

  • Requirements Analysis and Writing
  • Embedded Operation Systems

Qualification:

  • BEng (Computer Engineering) or BSc equivalent

Skills:

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Professionalism and strong work ethic
  • Oral and written communications skills
  • Estimation of time and effort required for tasks
  • Problem solving

What you will be a part of

SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.

With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.

About this role

Summary

Develop and verify embedded safety-critical software for defence applications, lead small SCRUM team

Job title

Software Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

defence

Location requirements

Centurion, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++safety critical softwarerequirements analysisembedded operating systems

Preferred skills

military environment

Specializations

embedded systemsRTCA 178CC++safety critical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site