Embedded Systems Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team. You will design, develop, and test embedded electrical systems powering innovative products, bridging hardware and firmware.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelors or Masters in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 4+ years of hands-on embedded experience, proficiency in Altium or Cadence, and strong C/C++ skills for MCUs and FPGAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 4+ years of embedded systems design experience.
• Proficient in PCB design tools (Altium/Cadence).
• Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with MCUs, FPGAs, and SPI/I2C/UART.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB layouts and schematics for embedded systems.
• Integrate MCUs, sensors and components into designs.
• Develop and debug firmware in C/C++ for embedded apps.
• Hardware testing, validation, and bring-up of new designs.
• Collaborate with software engineers for hardware-software integration.
• Troubleshoot hardware-related issues in product development.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

PCB design

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

SPI/I2C/UART

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Systems Electrical Engineer to join their research and development team in Nelspruit . This role focuses on the design, development, and testing of embedded electrical systems that power innovative products. You will work on cutting-edge technologies, from hardware design to firmware integration, playing a key role in bringing new products to market. This position requires a strong aptitude for both hardware and software integration, attention to detail, and a passion for creating robust and efficient embedded solutions within a collaborative R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom PCB layouts and schematic diagrams for embedded systems.
• Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, and other electronic components into functional designs.
• Develop and debug firmware for embedded systems using C/C++ and other relevant languages.
• Perform hardware testing, validation, and bring-up of new designs.
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues in embedded product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence).
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded applications.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and common communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART).
• Familiarity with debugging tools and techniques for embedded hardware.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on advanced R&D projects.
• Professional growth and skill development in embedded technologies.
• A stimulating and innovative work environment in Nelspruit .