Lead Hardware Development Engineer

The Hiring House; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Cape Town seeks a senior systems engineer to develop compliant system-level plans and support client business development. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering and 8-15 years of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving and project management skills required. A proficiency in Altium PCB design is essential, along with a willingness to travel for testing.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for ground testing and flight testing as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of system-level plans and compliance with standards.
• Liaise with clients to support business development.
• Guide the management of internal or external system-level projects.

Skills

Technical Concept Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Analytical Mindset

Electronic Design & Simulation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the development of system-level plans, processes, procedures, and internal standards towards compliance with aerospace and safety standards and guidelines;
• Lead the translation of requirements into system / subsystem-level requirements that can feed hardware and software requirements;
• Liaise with new and existing clients and support new business development;
• Perform requirements validation through bidirectional traceability and through review of requirements for compliance with standards;
• Develop system architectures and comprehensive system designs to fulfil the system / subsystem-level requirements. This may include supporting analyses such as reliability analyses towards proving system safety;
• Develop system level verification plans, test cases, and procedures towards full test coverage of system / subsystem-level requirements;
• Lead the execution, analysis, review and quality assurance of system-level test cases and procedures.
• Develop tools to support systems engineering processes, with a focus on automating activities such as verification and validation, continuous integration etc.;
• Guide the development and maintenance of system design documentation, including interface specifications, operator manuals, maintenance manuals, training material etc.;
• Plan, lead and support the integration, testing, review and sign-off of system designs with the client. This will often require on-site support and typically span integration, ground testing and flight testing;
• Guide the management of various internal or external system-level projects to ensure adherence to processes, timelines, budgets and quality standards. Maintain effective client communication by presenting complex technical information in a clear and accessible manner, fostering strong client relationships;
• Deliver client support and training to ensure clients are fully equipped to operate and benefit from the company's systems and equipment
• Perform minor support roles within the company, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Suitable Bachelor's Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (BSc Eng / BEng).Please call us

Required Skills and Experience

• 8 -15 years of relevant industry experience;
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills both internal and external facing;
• Solid project management skills, capable of organizing and coordinating tasks across multiple projects;
• An analytical mindset to address technical challenges effectively;
• Willingness to travel for ground testing and flight testing as required
• Proficiency in Electronic Design & simulation (analogue and digital), PCB design and manufacturing (Altium).

Recommended Skills and Experience

• High-speed routing, PCIe, SATA, Gigabit Ethernet proficiency and experience;
• Knowledge of RTCA-DO 254 design standards
• Suitable Masters Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (MSc Eng / MEng).