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Hi, I’m Etienne Pretorius, a Chief R&D Design Engineer with a strong Electronics background and a Master of Science in Communications and Radio Engineering. I pride myself on solving complex hardware-software integration challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering practical, high-quality products from concept through production. I thrive in results-driven environments and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, customers and partners while continuously learning and improving. Over my career I have worked on DSP, RF, ToF/LiDAR, and embedded systems across defense, commercial and industrial sectors. I’m passionate about cost-conscious, robust designs, hands-on experimentation, and mentoring others. I’m always looking for opportunities to apply my blend of technical expertise and leadership to create innovative solutions that stand the test of time.…Hi, I’m Etienne Pretorius, a Chief R&D Design Engineer with a strong Electronics background and a Master of Science in Communications and Radio Engineering. I pride myself on solving complex hardware-software integration challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering practical, high-quality products from concept through production. I thrive in results-driven environments and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, customers and partners while continuously learning and improving. Over my career I have worked on DSP, RF, ToF/LiDAR, and embedded systems across defense, commercial and industrial sectors. I’m passionate about cost-conscious, robust designs, hands-on experimentation, and mentoring others. I’m always looking for opportunities to apply my blend of technical expertise and leadership to create innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

Etienne Pretorius

Designer, Product Designer, Brand Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Etienne Pretorius, a Chief R&D Design Engineer with a strong Electronics background and a Master of Science in Communications and Radio Engineering. I pride myself on solving complex hardware-software integration challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering practical, high-quality products from concept through production. I thrive in results-driven environments and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, customers and partners while continuously learning and improving. Over my career I have worked on DSP, RF, ToF/LiDAR, and embedded systems across defense, commercial and industrial sectors. I’m passionate about cost-conscious, robust designs, hands-on experimentation, and mentoring others. I’m always looking for opportunities to apply my blend of technical expertise and leadership to create innovative solutions that stand the test of time.…Hi, I’m Etienne Pretorius, a Chief R&D Design Engineer with a strong Electronics background and a Master of Science in Communications and Radio Engineering. I pride myself on solving complex hardware-software integration challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering practical, high-quality products from concept through production. I thrive in results-driven environments and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, customers and partners while continuously learning and improving. Over my career I have worked on DSP, RF, ToF/LiDAR, and embedded systems across defense, commercial and industrial sectors. I’m passionate about cost-conscious, robust designs, hands-on experimentation, and mentoring others. I’m always looking for opportunities to apply my blend of technical expertise and leadership to create innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

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Hi, I’m Etienne Pretorius, a Chief R&D Design Engineer with a strong Electronics background and a Master of Science in Communications and Radio Engineering. I pride myself on solving complex hardware-software integration challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering practical, high-quality products from concept through production. I thrive in results-driven environments and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, customers and partners while continuously learning and improving.

Over my career I have worked on DSP, RF, ToF/LiDAR, and embedded systems across defense, commercial and industrial sectors. I’m passionate about cost-conscious, robust designs, hands-on experimentation, and mentoring others. I’m always looking for opportunities to apply my blend of technical expertise and leadership to create innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

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Expert

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Language

English

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Afrikaans

Advanced

Work Experience

Chief R&D Design Engineer at Nortech International

September 6, 2021 - Present

Design new generation products, upgrade and support existing products, and stay up-to-date with technology and competitors. Key projects include the New Generation Bay Monitoring System (BMS) and Fix/Improve 8-series Parking & Traffic Detectors. Experience gained spans ToF and LiDAR distance measurement, radar distance measurement with multi-bay detection, STM32 microcontrollers, frequency and inductance measurement, infrared LEDs/photodetectors, TI/RF platforms, high-speed amplifiers, transimpedance amplifiers, ESP32-C3 MCU, and related signal processing techniques.

Contractor at Reutech Communications (Pty) Ltd

January 1, 2020 - September 5, 2021

Updated Software Requirements Specification (SRS), Software Design Document (SDD) and SDVTP (Software Design Verification Test Procedure) for a main VHF/UHF Airborne Radio for certification.

Contractor at Saltus Engineering (Pty) Ltd

January 1, 2020 - September 5, 2021

Outsourced development work; migrated prototype conveyor belt monitoring system to a compact PCB board, converted a Teensy 3.2 into a programmer, and produced 10 boards for demonstration at the DTI.

Senior Design Engineer at Inteletrack (Pty) Ltd

March 1, 2011 - July 31, 2019

Developed and improved existing products; optimized software; interfaced different technologies; designed cost-effective solutions. Highlights included a remote unit connecting via Ethernet, upgraded MMI, repeater software, remote head software, field scanner software, telemeter sniffer/simulator software, and related DSP/embedded work.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer at SAAB Systems Grintek (SSG)

April 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011

Developed and maintained DSP code; supported existing classified radio products; involved in new radio development for military applications.

Entrepreneur and Investor at Independent

November 1, 2006 - January 31, 2010

Developed business ethics and principles, pursued business development, and invested in capital markets and property; explored socionomics and market behavior; honed sales, negotiation and personal development skills.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer (Contract) at ABBAX Design Labs and Ancil Research Laboratories

January 1, 2006 - November 30, 2006

DSP hardware/software development; IQ-modulator exploration for data radio; integration of transmitter and receiver on a single DSP platform.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer (Contract) at PARSEC

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Analyzed WB-CDMA MATLAB code; developed a simulation platform to evaluate new technology; supported signal processing tasks across projects.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer (Contract) at ABBAX Design Labs and Ancil Research Laboratories

April 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005

Developed DSP code and hardware modules; contributed to software-defined radio platform; ported modem software and built low-cost DSP hardware.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer at Marine Data Systems

January 1, 2000 - March 31, 2004

Developed MV low-cost Class A AIS transponder and MIV Class A AIS Receiver; explored wide/narrow-band undersampling receiver designs; DPS/CPFSK Modem work; used TI DSPs and Code Composer Studio.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer at Reutech Defence Industries

January 1, 1996 - February 28, 2000

DSP design for defense applications; DSP hardware interfacing; MMI integration and embedded DSP tasks.

Junior Engineer / Network Administrator at Polifin Ltd

January 1, 1994 - February 28, 1996

Early career role focusing on electronics and network administration; built foundation for later DSP and embedded work.