Job Description

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Job Overview

Application Deadline:

28 December 2025

Job Location:

Somerset West, Western Cape

Job Title:

Electronics AIT Lead

Education Level:

Bachelors Degree

Job Level:

Intermediate

Minimum Experience:

5- 7 Years

Electronics AIT Lead job vacancy in Somerset West.

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a Electronics AIT Lead to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area.



Excellent salary on offer and internal career advancement opportunities.

Position Overview:

Oversee and coordinate the precise assembly, integration, and testing of electro-optical systems, ensuring they meet all technical and quality standards for successful space missions

Required Experience:

5+ years' experience in manufacturing and production of electronics systems 5+ years' experience in managing a team of technicians Good understanding of electronics production processes, including PCB reflow, hand-soldering, testing and quality assurance Good understanding of electronics subassembly testing and validation Solid technical report writing skills using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Required Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

Recommendations:

Experience working in clean rooms Experience in environmental testing and acceptance testing to high-quality standards Understanding radiation effects on electronics Experience working with electro-optical systems Experience using Python test scripts

Special requirement(s):

May be required to work on weekends and after hours

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders Lead, oversee, develop/refine electronics manufacturing, assembly and integration of electro optical systems Conduct system and component-level analysis and test electro-optical systems under various conditions to ensure they meet performance specifications Manage technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints Implement quality control procedures, conduct inspections and audits of electro-optical systems, and address and resolve any non-conformances Maintain detailed records of assembly, integration, and testing activities Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements Lead and coordinate the electronics AIT team to ensure project milestones are met

Applying for Position:

Only open to South African citizens. * If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send us your CV.