Electronics Engineering Team Lead

1 week ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa RareCruit Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for a prominent Defence/Aerospace organization.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the complete LRU development process from conceptual design to production. This technical role requires expertise in electronic circuit simulation, design, and management of cross-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and simulate LRUs, including schematic design, PCB routing, and circuit analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with hardware design processes and documentation standards.
  • Conduct peer reviews and testing to ensure adherence to industry standards like DO-160 and MIL-STD-704.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical oversight.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including software, mechanical, RF, and DSP engineers, for hardware integration.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware performance issues.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Candidate Requirements: Qualifications
  • B.Eng or M.Eng in Electronic Engineering (or related field).
  • Preferred: Experience in Military or Aerospace industries.
Experience
  • Minimum 10 years (15+ years preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with analog, digital, and high-speed digital design (minimum 2 years).
Skills & Tools

You will also need:

Required Skills:
  • Proficiency in Altium, LTspice, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
  • Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-704.
Preferred Skills:
  • Knowledge of DO-254 design processes, MTBF calculations, and FMEA circuit analysis.
  • Experience with simulation tools like Ansys and IPC courses for PCB design in Military/Aerospace applications.
Compensation

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience.

This role offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and opportunities for professional growth.



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