Hybrid Automotive Electronics Systems Engineer – ECU/ADAS

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee vehicle purchase program

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Automotive Electronics Systems Engineer to join a forward-thinking automotive company. The role blends hybrid work with on-site collaboration, focusing on ECU development, integration, and validation across infotainment, ADAS, body, and powertrain domains.

You will apply embedded systems expertise, CAN/LIN/Ethernet, AUTOSAR and ISO 26262 practices, work with MATLAB/Simulink, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure robust, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive electronics system design and development.
• Strong background in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and vehicle applications.
• Proficiency with CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with hardware-software co-design and integration.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR and ISO 26262.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and measurement equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate automotive electronic systems and ECUs.
• Define system requirements and specifications for new electronic components and features.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware and software validation of electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electronic system performance, communication, and integration.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure successful implementation of system designs.
• Analyze and interpret diagnostic data, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise on electronic system architecture.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards such as ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR.
• Contribute to the development of new electronic technologies and features for future vehicle platforms.

Skills

Embedded systems

CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

AUTOSAR

ISO 26262

MATLAB/Simulink

Hardware-software co-design

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Measurement equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Automotive Electronics Systems Engineer to join a forward-thinking automotive company. The role blends hybrid work with on-site collaboration, focusing on ECU development, integration, and validation across infotainment, ADAS, body, and powertrain domains.

You will apply embedded systems expertise, CAN/LIN/Ethernet, AUTOSAR and ISO 26262 practices, work with MATLAB/Simulink, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure robust, compliant