Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

5 days ago

Somerset West, South Africa HR Talent Partner SA Full time

Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer – Somerset West. A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in Helderberg Area. We are looking for a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to help us push the boundaries of what is possible in space-based imaging. In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems that power our payloads, from concept through to launch. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to architect robust, space-ready hardware that performs flawlessly in the harshest environments. If you are passionate about precision electronics, thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, and want your designs to orbit the Earth, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on the ground and beyond. Job Purpose: Lead the design, development, and optimisation of advanced electronic hardware systems for earth observation applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standardsp> Required Experience: 5 – 10 years of experience in high-reliability electronic product design, analog and digital circuit design, and practical testing and debugging, ideally within the aerospace or defense industry Practical experience in testing and debugging electronic circuits, ensuring they meet stringent reliability and performance standards Proficiency in embedded software development using languages such as Assembler, C, and C++ Experience in FPGA development, preferably using VHDL Familiarity with various microcontroller architectures Skills in schematic creation and PCB layout, preferably using tools like Altium Designer Experience in managing projects, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering Recommendations: Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Understanding of radiation effects electronics Experience with configuration or product lifecycle management tools such as Siemens Teamcenter Duties and Responsibilities: requirement and proposal discussions with clients. Collabor with multidisciplinary teams and interact with sub-contractors to resolve manufacturing issues. Design and develop electronics-based products used in spacecraft systems. Create and review design documentation, test procedures, and calibration systems. Develop embedded firmware for micro-controller and FPGA-based applications. Derive technical specifications for sub-system requirements based on market and customer needs. Research, develop, and test theoretical and conceptual designs. Select and qualify components for electronic designs. Simulate and test designs at various levels to ensure reliability and performance in specified operational environments. Conduct practical testing and debugging of electronic circuits.Document and review all aspects of the design phases. Develop production documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards. Manage project timelines and deliverables. Ensure projects are completed within budget and to the required quality standards. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies. Implement innovative solutions to improve product performance and reliability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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