Principal Electrical Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive equity

Remote workspace support

Unlimited PTO

Health coverage

Conference budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to set the technical direction for electrical engineering initiatives on global projects. This senior role is fully remote and offers influence over architecture and design decisions from your home office.

You will lead complex system-level designs, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with senior management and external partners to ensure robustness and high availability of electrical systems in a globally connected

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with design leadership.
• Expertise across power electronics, signal integrity, and system-level design.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence stakeholders.
• Remote/global work experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the technical strategy for electrical engineering initiatives and roadmaps.
• Lead architectural design of complex electrical systems with fault tolerance and high availability.
• Mentor teams of engineers and promote engineering excellence.
• Conduct advanced analyses and simulations to validate designs and performance.
• Represent electrical engineering in strategic planning with management and external partners.
• Troubleshoot critical electrical system issues impacting operations.

Skills

Power electronics

Signal integrity

System-level design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively searching for a highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to contribute to their pioneering projects in a fully remote setting. This senior role involves setting the technical direction for electrical engineering initiatives, tackling the most complex design challenges, and providing expert guidance across the organization. You will be instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring the robustness of our electrical architectures, working within a globally connected team. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a distinguished engineer to exert significant influence on critical projects from the comfort of their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and champion the technical strategy for electrical engineering initiatives and future roadmaps.


• Lead the architectural design and development of sophisticated electrical systems, ensuring fault tolerance and high availability.


• Mentor and guide teams of electrical engineers, fostering best practices and technical excellence.


• Conduct advanced analysis and simulations to validate complex electrical designs and performance characteristics.


• Represent the electrical engineering discipline in strategic planning meetings with senior management and external partners.


• Troubleshoot and resolve the most critical and challenging electrical system issues impacting operations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.


• 12+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with a strong emphasis on design leadership and architecture.


• Deep expertise in multiple areas such as power electronics, signal integrity, and system-level design.


• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.


• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven track record of innovation.


• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills suitable for a remote, global environment.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation and substantial equity options.


• Full support for a professional remote workspace.


• Unlimited paid time off and flexible global working hours.


• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage.


• Significant budget for conferences, training, and personal development.