Hardware Development Engineer

HENSOLDT South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and security electronics is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer. This role involves technical design, development, and testing of hardware products. Responsibilities include leading product development, ensuring compliance, and managing documentation. The ideal candidate will have a B. Eng in Electronic Engineering and experience in product development processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum B. Eng Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
• Applicable development experience.
• Knowledge of applicable design tools and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, and development in line with product development process.
• Define detailed module-level requirements within product specifications.
• Ensure compliance through functional qualification testing.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Education

B. Eng Electronic Engineering

Tools

EM transmissions

Firmware and Embedded SW design

Signal processing

Job description

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to form part of a technical team in the design and development, assembly, testing and verification of hardware products. This may entail the engineering disciplines of Radio Frequency and Antennas, Digital, Firmware and Embedded SW, Mixed Signal (incl Power Supply) and Signal Processing Software. Personal growth and development will lead to taking full responsibility as design authority for a specific engineering discipline or Product Owner/Manager responsibility for a specific product line.

Qualifications and technical requirements:

• Minimum B. Eng Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
• Applicable development experience.
• Product Development Process knowledge and application.
• Detail design execution.
• Applied knowledge in the applicable Engineering Discipline (example RF, Antennas, Digital design, Mixed signal, etc..).
• Knowledge of applicable design tools and calculations (example: EM transmissions, Firmware and Embedded SW design, Signal processing, etc..).
• Creative thinking and strong problem solving.
• Work in a disciplined project environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Product Roadmap & Innovation

• Provide insights on the latest engineering technology trends to inform product development.
• Define detailed module-level requirements within product specifications.

2.Product Development & Execution

• Lead research, design, and development in line with the company's product development process.
• Execute functional design, schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and firmware development.
• Oversee mechanical design, RF/Analog & Antenna design, and power supply integration.
• Ensure compliance through functional qualification testing.

3.Industrialization & Qualification

• Support smooth handover to production with baseline documentation and training.
• Develop testing jigs and software for product verification.
• Ensure reliability and maintainability through rigorous testing and qualification processes.

4.Product Documentation & Process Management

• Define and track product requirements using requirements management tools.
• Establish and maintain product baselines and technical documentation.
• Address obsolescence and propose component replacements.

5.Financial & Client Management

• Contribute to budget planning and product cost calculations.
• Provide product-related support, demonstrations, training, and troubleshooting.

6.Supplier & Vendor Coordination

• Assist in supplier evaluation and resolution of technical issues.

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture to the benefit of our employees and to deliver better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to employment equity and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT’s commitment to employment equity and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 20 May 2025

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on LinkedIn or email [e-mail] with the subject line Hardware Development Engineer

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

About HENSOLDT South Africa

• HENSOLDT South Africa is a pioneer of technology and innovation in defence and security electronics. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, systems and services across defence and civil markets, from spectrum dominance, optronics and radar, to IFF, datalinks and integrated security solutions. With more than 800 South African employees across three sites in South Africa, it is the HENSOLDT Group’s largest industrial base outside of Europe and one of the largest defence and security electronics companies in South Africa.