# Interface Software Engineer

Main Purpose of the JobThis permanent, hands-on engineering role involves integrating Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) with trackless mobile machinery (TMM) using third-party vehicle interfaces, enabling non-intelligent machines to respond to collision-avoidance commands. The role covers the full integration process, from vehicle assessments and CAN trace analysis to wiring harness design, connector identification, mounting solutions and, where required, hydraulic interventions. Working mainly with surface yellow fleet equipment across various OEMs, the incumbent must develop, test and document customised integration solutions for each vehicle type before rollout. The role also serves as Booyco’s in-house technical custodian of the interface software, responsible for understanding, maintaining and modifying code where required, while ensuring compliance with PDS and OEM interfacing requirements. Education, experience and competencies BEng/BSc in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent. Valid driver's licence (Code B/EB minimum). Minimum 3 years' experience in vehicle electronics, embedded systems or machine control integration. Demonstrable experience work

- **Id**: 3974043
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/booyco-electronics-interface-software-engineer>
- **Role**: Backend
- **Role family**: Backend
- **Seniority**: middle
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Boksburg, South Africa
- **Countries**: ZA
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Experience years min**: 3
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-09T17:19:41Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-09
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-09T17:19:41Z
- **Board verified**: yes
- **Days open**: 0
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 7607
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Relocation offered**: no
- **Industries**: Mining & Heavy Industry Robotics, Motors, Drives & Motion Control

## Company

- **Id**: 3880347
- **Name**: Booyco Electronics
- **Domain**: booyco-electronics.co.za
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/booyco-electronics>
- **Is staffing agency**: no
- **Employer type**: direct
- **Is intermediary**: no
- **Ats vendor**: Simplify

## Technologies

- **C++** — Optional: no
- **FMEA** — Optional: no
- **Git** — Optional: no
- **Python** — Optional: no

## Trust

- **Level**: ok
- **Days open**: 0

## Requirements

- **Experience years min**: 3
- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

### Education

- **Level**: bachelor
- **Optional**: yes

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-09T17:19:41Z

## Liveness

- **Score**: 86
- **Band**: hot
- **Label**: Hiring now
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.86
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 0
- **Expected fill days**: 26
- **Reasons**: conf:4, win:early
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-09T22:18:07Z

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