Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonuses

Home office budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote position. You will lead the electrical design lifecycle from concept to validation, collaborating with product managers, hardware engineers, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative electronic solutions.

The role requires 8+ years of hardware design experience, strong expertise in mixed-signal circuits, and proficiency with Altium/Cadence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical hardware design.
• Proven ability to design analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of complex systems and boards.
• Create schematics, select components, perform design reviews.
• Analyze power distribution, signal integrity, EMC.
• Develop test plans and ensure spec compliance.
• Mentor engineers and drive best practices.

Skills

Power management

Analog & digital circuits

Mixed-signal design

Schematic capture

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

EE CAD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote position. This critical role will lead the electrical design initiatives for groundbreaking product development projects. You will be responsible for the entire design lifecycle, from conceptualization and schematic capture to component selection and validation, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with product managers, hardware engineers, and manufacturing teams to bring innovative solutions to market. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer who thrives in an independent, remote work environment and is passionate about electrical design excellence and innovation, contributing significantly to projects impacting users globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and development of complex electronic systems and circuit boards.
• Create detailed schematics, perform component selection, and conduct thorough design reviews.
• Analyze and optimize power distribution, signal integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical designs, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams through virtual communication channels.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the establishment of best practices in electrical design.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical hardware design.
• Proven track record of designing complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Expertise in PCB layout considerations and experience with EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence).
• Strong understanding of power management techniques and system-level design.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and remote collaboration skills, supporting work from Randburg or anywhere.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work setup with maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and market-leading products.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and home office equipment.