Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Equity options

Professional development budget

International team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer for a fully remote role, with Pretoria-based projects in mind. You will lead design, development, and testing of advanced electrical hardware, guiding a team of engineers and setting technical direction for innovative products.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of hands-on hardware design, strong analog/digital circuit and power electronics expertise, and experience with MCUs, FPGAs, and multimodal interfaces.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years in electrical hardware design with lead experience.
• Expertise in analog and digital circuit design, power electronics.
• Experience with MCUs, FPGAs, and communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet)
• Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.
• Experience in agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical hardware development lifecycle from concept to production release.
• Design complex circuit boards, schematics, and power management for embedded systems.
• Select components, vendors and technologies to meet performance and cost targets.
• Mentor and lead a team of hardware engineers; provide technical guidance.
• Define and implement robust hardware testing and validation strategies.
• Collaborate with software teams for hardware-software integration.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware issues during development or in the field.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and R&D initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring team

Firmware development

Hardware-software integration

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB layout

FPGA design

Microcontrollers

SPI I2C USB Ethernet

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology firm specializing in advanced automation and control systems, is seeking an exceptional Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer for a fully remote position. While based operationally for our client's needs concerning Pretoria-based projects, this role offers the flexibility of remote work. You will be responsible for leading the design, development, and testing of innovative electrical hardware solutions for our next generation of intelligent products. This leadership role involves guiding a team of hardware engineers, setting technical direction, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. The ideal candidate is a visionary with extensive experience in complex hardware design, a passion for innovation, and the ability to manage projects and mentor team members effectively in a virtual setting. Join us in shaping the future of industrial automation from wherever you are.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire electrical hardware development lifecycle, from concept generation to production release.
• Design and develop complex circuit boards, schematics, and power management systems for embedded applications.
• Oversee the selection of components, vendors, and technologies to meet performance, cost, and reliability targets.
• Manage and mentor a team of electrical hardware engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Define and implement robust hardware testing and validation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with software development teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues encountered during development or in the field.
• Contribute to strategic technology roadmaps and R&D initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in electrical hardware design, with a significant portion in a lead or senior capacity.
• Proven expertise in analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and PCB layout best practices.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and various communication interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet).
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and manage complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding of firmware development processes and hardware-software interaction.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in an agile development environment and familiarity with remote collaboration tools.

Benefits

• A highly attractive compensation package including a competitive base salary and equity options.
• Significant flexibility with a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to lead innovation in a cutting-edge technology company.
• Professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications.
• Direct impact on product strategy and development.
• Collaborate with a talented and motivated international team.