Electronic Hardware Engineer Somerset West

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

SUMMARY:
My client, a leading developer of high-reliability systems for mission-critical and safety-critical applications, is currently seeking an exceptional Electronic Hardware Engineer to join their innovative Hardware team.
POSITION INFO:
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and passionate individual to contribute to the design and development of advanced digital and analogue electronic systems for specialised computing appliances. The engineering environment is process-driven, formalised, and focused on producing robust, reliable hardware solutions for complex real-world applications.
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Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be employed as a Hardware Engineer, with responsibilities including (but not limited to):

  • Design, development, implementation, and verification of electronic systems and subsystems, including analogue and digital components.
  • Participating in both high-level system architecture discussions and detailed low-level design, including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
  • Delivering all technical outputs for engineering projects, including documentation, testing artefacts, and design specifications.
  • Supporting the implementation of formal engineering processes, standards, and policies relevant to hardware development.
  • Assisting in production-related tasks such as procurement, supplier coordination, assembly and testing at both SRU and LRU levels, environmental stress screening, and qualification procedures.
  • Performing support functions within the broader engineering team as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering (BSc Eng / BEng or equivalent).
Required Skills and Experience:
  • Proficiency in electronic circuit design (both analogue and digital).
  • Experience in PCB design using tools such as Altium
.
Recommended (Advantageous) Skills and Experience:
  • 2-3 years of relevant post-graduate or industry experience.
  • Familiarity with high-speed digital design, including PCIe, SATA, and Gigabit Ethernet.
  • Experience in FPGA design and VHDL.
  • A Master's degree in Electrical & Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (MSc Eng / MEng).
Personal and Professional Attributes:
  • Quick learner with strong technical curiosity and the ability to absorb new information rapidly.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to contribute meaningfully to collaborative projects.
  • Self-driven and capable of working independently.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
This position offers a rare opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge engineering that impacts real-world systems across high-performance domains. Candidates who thrive in structured environments, enjoy technical challenges, and are committed to excellence are encouraged to apply.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1465181
  • 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