Electronic Engineering Team Lead

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and verification of satellite control systems (e.g. AOCS, power control, and actuator/sensor interfaces).
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of electronic and control systems engineers.
  • Define system architecture, control algorithms, and electronic designs, compliant with space standards.
  • Oversee requirements definition, design reviews, and technical documentation.
  • Support system integration, testing, and validation at the unit, subsystem, and satellite levels.
  • Interface with systems engineering, software, mechanical, and operations teams.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant space, reliability, and safety standards (e.g. ECSS and MIL).
  • Contribute to technical roadmaps, risk assessments, and project planning.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
  • 7-10 years' experience in electronic and/or control systems engineering.
  • Proven experience with satellite or spaceborne systems.
  • Strong background in control theory, control system design, and implementation.
  • Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
  • Hands-on experience with electronic design (analog/digital), simulations, and testing.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time control environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1646262
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned