Junior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer (Power Supply)

RecruitPro Solutions Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for a Junior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer in Cape Town. The successful candidate will design, simulate, and test power supply circuits, collaborating with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required, along with proficiency in PCB design tools like Altium. This role offers a great opportunity for technically strong individuals keen to specialize in hardware development.

Qualifications

• Design and simulate power supply circuits for LRUs according to systems engineering specifications.
• Strong proficiency in schematic design, circuit simulation, PCB design, and circuit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate power supply circuits for LRUs.
• Complete PCB design and routing using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including software, mechanical, RF, DSP, and aeronautical engineering.
• Test and validate designs against relevant industry standards.

Skills

Schematic design

Circuit simulation

PCB design

Circuit analysis

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium

LTspice

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a Junior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer with a focus on power supply development. This role is ideal for a technically strong individual looking to specialise in the design, simulation, and testing of power supplies for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) within a high-performance engineering environment. The successful candidate will support the full hardware development cycle, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and simulate power supply circuits for LRUs according to systems engineering specifications
• Complete PCB design and routing using industry-standard tools (Altium – non-negotiable)
• Document hardware designs in line with defined engineering processes and hardware design plans
• Participate in peer reviews of electronic hardware and designs
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including software, mechanical, RF, DSP, and aeronautical engineering
• Test and validate designs against relevant industry standards (e.g. DO-160, MIL-STD-704)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to LRU power supply performance
• Stay informed on industry trends and integrate relevant technological advancements into designs

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or similar)
• Strong proficiency in schematic design, circuit simulation, PCB design, and circuit analysis
• Experience using the following tools (non-negotiable):
• • Altium for PCB design
  • LTspice (or similar simulation software)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as in collaborative team settings