Junior Electrical Engineer

Uvera; Makkah Al Mukarramah, Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is looking for a Junior Electrical Engineer in Saudi Arabia. This role involves designing, testing, and maintaining IoT-enabled devices, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience. If you have a passion for electronics and problem-solving, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with embedded systems.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
• Hands-on skills in soldering and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype hardware and embedded systems for IoT devices.
• Conduct testing and ensure device performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integration.

Skills

Embedded systems

Microcontroller programming

Communication protocols

IoT protocols

PCB design tools

Soldering

Problem-solving

Programming (C/C++ or Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eagle

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Overview

Junior Electrical Engineer to join our team at Uvera. You will contribute to the design, prototyping, testing, and maintenance of IoT-enabled devices while working closely with experienced engineers across hardware, firmware, and product design. If you are passionate about electronics, curious about IoT technologies, and eager to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototyping, and testing of electronics hardware and embedded systems for IoT devices.
• Firmware development and validation for microcontrollers and sensors.
• PCB design, soldering, and troubleshooting of electronic circuits.
• Conduct testing and data collection to ensure device performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, firmware, and software.
• Maintain inventory tracking for electronic components and assist in ensuring component availability.
• Preventive maintenance and calibration of production equipment.
• Technical documentation, assembly instructions, and testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with embedded systems, microcontroller programming (ARM/AVR), and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART).
• 2+ years of experience with IoT protocols (MQTT, HTTPs).
• 2+ years of experience with PCB design tools (Eagle, Altium, KiCad).
• Hands-on skills in soldering, wiring, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Linux builds (Yocto Project) or embedded Linux development.
• Exposure to cloud IoT platforms (e.g., AWS IoT Core).
• PLC programming and integration.

Type of employment

Full-time

Work mode

On-site

Work location

KAUST Research & Technology Park, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

Transportation

Daily shuttles between Jeddah and KAUST are available.

If you are ready to elevate your career in Electrical Engineering and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Uvera.

Application Deadline: Saturday October 11, 2025