Electronic Engineer

ExecutivePlacements.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electronic Engineer – Team Lead in Cape Town. You will lead the design and development of control systems for satellite platforms, guiding a multi-disciplinary engineering team through all stages of the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in electronic and control systems engineering, coupled with leadership abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in the frontier of aerospace engineering and contribute to advanced satellite technologies.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in electronic and/or control systems engineering.
• Experience with satellite or spaceborne systems.
• Hands-on experience with electronic design (analog/digital), simulations, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of satellite control systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team.
• Define system architecture, control algorithms, and designs compliant with space standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Control theory

Problem-solving

Communication

Engineering team mentoring

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Engineer – Team Lead to lead the design and development of control systems for satellite platforms. The successful candidate will combine strong hands‑on technical expertise with proven leadership skills, guiding a multi‑disciplinary engineering team through the full product lifecycle of space‑qualified systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and verification of satellite control systems (e.g. AOCS, power control, and actuator/sensor interfaces).
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of electronic and control systems engineers.
• Define system architecture, control algorithms, and electronic designs, compliant with space standards.
• Oversee requirements definition, design reviews, and technical documentation.
• Support system integration, testing, and validation at the unit, subsystem, and satellite levels.
• Interface with systems engineering, software, mechanical, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant space, reliability, and safety standards (e.g. ECSS and MIL).
• Contribute to technical roadmaps, risk assessments, and project planning.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• 7–10 years’ experience in electronic and/or control systems engineering.
• Proven experience with satellite or spaceborne systems.
• Strong background in control theory, control system design, and implementation.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic design (analog/digital), simulations, and testing.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and real‑time control environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.

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