Hardware Engineer (Lru Pcb Design)

Rarecruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will specialize in designing, developing, and testing power supplies for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). Responsibilities include PCB design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and possess skills in Altium and LTspice.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and in a group.
• Strong understanding of power supply design and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate PCB for power supplies of LRUs.
• Collaborate with various teams for hardware integration.
• Test and validate power supply designs.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB design

Circuit simulation

Troubleshooting

Altium

LTspice

Education

B. Eng Electric or Electronic

M. Eng Electric or Electronic

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Altium

LTspice

Job description

The Junior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer will specialize in the design, development, and testing of power supplies for LRUs. This role requires a strong technical background and experience in electronic circuit simulation and design as well as the ability to lead the LRU development process from preliminary design through to production.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and complete PCB design and routing of Power Supplies of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) according to specifications provided by systems engineer
• Follow the defined electronic hardware design processes and document design according to hardware design plan
• Take part in peer reviews of LRUs
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, DSP, RF and aeronautical teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware LRUs
• Test and validate power supplies designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (DO-160, MIL-STD-704)
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to LRU power supplies design and performance
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in electronic hardware technologies and apply them to projects

Requirements

• Qualification and / or professional license(s) :
• B. Eng Electric or Electronic, M. Eng Electric or Electronic or similar
• Proficiency in certain applications and / or software
• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Altium, LTspice
• Sound knowledge of :
• Schematic design, PCB design, simulation of circuits, analysis of circuits.
• Non-negotiable skills :
• Altium
• LTspice or similar
• Additional information :
• Self motivated individual that can work without guidance, but also work in a group when required
• For more information on the Junior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer (Power Supply) role please get in touch with Caitlin Hart