Junior Engineer (Hardware)

RecruitPro Solutions Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A hardware engineering recruitment firm in Cape Town is looking for a motivated Junior Engineer to join a dynamic team. This role offers significant hands-on experience in designing and validating unmanned aerial system hardware. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant engineering degree, have strong problem-solving skills, and be ready to learn. Transport is required for the role. The position is perfect for recent graduates eager to grow in the field.

Qualifications

• Graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong IT efficiency and willingness to learn.
• Own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Follow defined hardware design processes and maintain documentation.
• Generate reports on sorties and assist with evaluation of data.
• Support Preliminary Design stage with proper documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

BEng or MEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a motivated Junior Engineer to join our client’s Hardware Engineering team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the design, validation, and documentation of unmanned aerial system (UAS) hardware. The successful candidate will receive training across all aspects of the UAS, contributing to the development of ground data terminals (GDT), ground control stations (GCS), and aircraft systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow defined hardware design processes and maintain accurate documentation in line with the hardware design plan
• Generate reports on sorties and assist with evaluation and verification of sortie data
• Support the Preliminary Design stage, ensuring proper documentation of this phase
• Produce evaluation reports to validate compliance of each design phase with item requirements
• Assist in ensuring DO-254 process compliance, including documentation requirements
• Participate in peer reviews of hardware designs to maintain technical quality standards
• Ensure all documentation and processes comply with industry standards and regulations (DO-254)
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in UAS technologies and apply relevant innovations to ongoing projects

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering (or closely related field) – non-negotiable
• No prior work experience required; graduates are welcome to apply
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong IT efficiency and willingness to learn
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Own transport required