Electrical Design Engineer - Embedded Systems

Placements24

Bloemfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Flexible hours

Laptop and tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer focused on Embedded Systems to join a fully remote team. You will drive hardware and firmware integration from concept through testing, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions from your home office.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering and at least six years of embedded hardware experience, with hands-on work in schematic capture, PCB layout, and firmware development in C/C++.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 6 years in embedded systems hardware design.
Strong schematic capture and PCB design tool experience.
Experience with ARM Cortex-M, ESP32 or similar MCUs.
Firmware development and debugging in C/C++.
Knowledge of I2C, SPI, UART, USB and Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi.

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded hardware systems with schematic capture and PCB layout.
Select MCUs, sensors, PMICs for embedded applications.
Develop and debug firmware for embedded systems in C/C++.
Integrate hardware and firmware for optimal performance.
Test and validate hardware designs including SI/PI analysis.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and product teams remotely.
Create and maintain design docs, test plans, and user manuals.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

MCU system design

Firmware development (C/C++)

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI,UART

Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Design Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems to join their fully remote team. This position is crucial for the development of innovative electronic products and systems that require deep understanding of hardware and firmware integration. You will be involved in the entire design cycle, from concept and schematic capture to PCB layout and testing, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on cutting-edge technology from the comfort of their home office.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded hardware systems, including schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard tools.
Select appropriate microcontrollers, sensors, power management ICs, and other electronic components for embedded applications.
Develop and debug firmware for embedded systems, often in C/C++.
Integrate hardware and firmware, ensuring seamless operation and performance optimization.
Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware designs, including signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
Collaborate with software engineers, mechanical engineers, and product managers in a remote, collaborative environment.
Create and maintain detailed design documentation, test plans, and user manuals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in embedded systems hardware design.
Strong proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle).
Experience with microcontroller-based system design (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, ESP32).
Solid understanding of firmware development, debugging, and embedded C/C++.
Knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.
Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits