Your space-enabled career begins here

Simera Sense is fast becoming a leading mid to high-resolution earth observation camera supplier for CubeSats and small satellites. We are a fast-growing, dynamic team of enthusiastic engineers that supplies space and satellite companies from around the globe. Our company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

Job Purpose

Provide end-user support, provisioning hardware & software, and troubleshooting end-user IT systems.

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities

• Customer
  • First-line support for IT incidents. Including monitoring & updating the helpdesk system.
  • Work diligently with the team and end-users to keep users’ technology running.
• Internal
  • Install and upgrade hardware for laptops and desktops, load operating systems, drivers, and software.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues, e.g., laptops, audio-visual, telephony, printers, etc.
  • Maintaining an up-to-date asset register of all IT equipment.
  • Maintaining physical network infrastructure.

Note: Day to day activities will be provided by the Snr IT Technician. Due to the nature and variety of Simera Sense’s projects, additional responsibilities can be added from time to time.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a similar role

Recommendations

• A+, N+, MCSA, MCSE will be advantageous
• Azure Fundamentals Certified and Microsoft365 Fundamentals Certified will be advantageous.

Special Requirement

• After hours work is expected

What we offer

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting edge technology at your fingertips.
• A competitive salary.
• A friendly working environment with free coffee and regular company braai’s.