Electronic Engineer - Space Systems & Embedded Hardware

CubeSpace ADCS; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CubeSpace ADCS in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks a multidisciplinary Electronic Engineer to own end-to-end electronic hardware, PCB design and embedded systems for satellite and ground segments.

You will drive concept through verification, qualification and delivery, collaborating with Electrical, Systems, Software, Mechanical and Project teams to ensure successful product delivery and compliance with aerospace-grade standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.Eng in Electronic Engineering (M.Eng advantageous).
• 3–6 years in embedded systems and electronic product design.
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout (Altium), embedded C, and test jigs.
• Knowledge of power systems design and various bus interfaces (CAN/CAN-FD, UART, SPI, I²C, LVDS, RS-485/RS-422, USB).
• Strong systems engineering understanding and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic hardware design and embedded firmware development.
• Drive full product lifecycle from concept through delivery and data packs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Support qualification, environmental testing, and traceability requirements.
• Develop and maintain product documentation and technical artefacts.
• Provide technical support and assist with production and testing.
• Research new technologies to improve performance and manufacturability.
• Uphold aerospace-grade standards for precision and quality.

Skills

Embedded systems

Electronics hardware design

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.Eng in Electronic Engineering

M.Eng advantageous

Tools

Altium PCB

Schematic capture

Embedded C

CAN/CAN-FD

UART

SPI

I2C

LVDS

RS-485

RS-422

USB

Scripting

Job description

CubeSpace ADCS in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks a multidisciplinary Electronic Engineer to own end-to-end electronic hardware, PCB design and embedded systems for satellite and ground segments.

You will drive concept through verification, qualification and delivery, collaborating with Electrical, Systems, Software, Mechanical and Project teams to ensure successful product delivery and compliance with aerospace-grade standards.