Embedded Engineer (Microchip/PCB- Automotive Embedded sector) KZN

University of Fort Hare; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior Embedded Engineer with hardware and firmware expertise for automotive embedded systems. You will design, develop and test hardware components, and contribute to SCH/PCB design using Altium Designer.

This role requires hands-on hardware development, RF experience, STM and Microchip technologies, and firmware skills in C/C++, RTOS, CAN/LIN. You will mentor juniors and collaborate across teams to deliver complex projects.

Qualifications

• Senior engineer with hardware/firmware development in automotive embedded systems.
• Experience with SCH/PCB design and Altium Designer.
• Familiarity with CAN/LIN, PSUs, IOs, relays.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test hardware components for electronic products.
• Demonstrate Hardware Development experience, particularly with SCH+PCB design and Altium Designer.
• Possess Hardware Design experience, particularly in Embedded Automotive, including familiarity with CAN, LIN, PSUs, IOs, and relays.
• Conduct Hardware Simulation, with LT Spice being preferable.
• Exhibit RF Development experience, including CPW, antenna matching/tuning, and the use of network analyzers.
• Apply Firmware Development skills, utilizing C, C++, RTOS, GSM, GPS, CAN/LIN, TCP, and TLS.
• Develop firmware for embedded systems using STM and Microchip technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of hardware and firmware designs.

Skills

Hardware Development

Firmware Development

CAN/LIN interfaces

PCB design

Altium Designer

RF development

C/C++ RTOS

STM & Microchip tech

GSM GPS TCP TLS

Tools

LT Spice

Job description

Embedded Engineer (Microchip/PCB- Automotive Embedded sector) KZN

8 Sep 2026 - 8 Oct 2026

Permanent

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We are seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in Hardware/Firmware Development in the Automotive Embedded systems sector, KZN

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test hardware components for electronic products.


• Demonstrate Hardware Development experience, particularly with SCH+PCB design and Altium Designer.


• Possess Hardware Design experience, particularly in Embedded Automotive, including familiarity with CAN, LIN, PSUs, IOs, and relays.


• Conduct Hardware Simulation, with LT Spice being preferable.


• Exhibit RF Development experience, including CPW, antenna matching/tuning, and the use of network analyzers.


• Apply Firmware Development skills, utilizing C, C++, RTOS, GSM, GPS, CAN/LIN, TCP, and TLS.


• Develop firmware for embedded systems using STM and Microchip technologies.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.


• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of hardware and firmware designs.

Salary: +R1mil