Principal Electrical Systems Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base package

Stock options

Performance-based bonuses

Health and wellness program

Generous leave

Continuous learning opportunities

Remote work with travel flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Architect for a globally recognized technology firm. Based mostly remote from Centurion, Gauteng, you will define architectural vision, set technical standards, and guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver scalable, high-performance electrical systems.

You will lead design efforts, mentor engineers, evaluate emerging technologies, and produce documentation while collaborating with product and hardware teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in electrical engineering with focus on system architecture and R&D.
• Expertise in complex power, embedded, control, or high-speed digital design.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall electrical system architecture.
• Lead development of innovative electrical designs for new products.
• Establish and enforce technical standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for applicability to electrical systems.
• Provide expert guidance to engineering teams during design and implementation.
• Collaborate with product management, software, and hardware teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews, risk assessments, and performance analyses.
• Author technical documentation and proposals on architectures.
• Mentor senior engineers in architectural design principles.

Skills

System architecture

Power systems

Embedded systems

High-speed design

Technical leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Role Our client, a globally recognized technology firm specializing in advanced infrastructure solutions, is seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Architect to drive the design and evolution of their next-generation electrical systems. This senior strategic role, based out of Centurion, Gauteng , involves defining the architectural vision, setting technical standards, and guiding multi-disciplinary engineering teams. You will be instrumental in conceptualizing innovative solutions for complex electrical challenges, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technological roadmap and make a significant impact on the company's future offerings. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, a visionary mindset, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of electrical engineering. This role will primarily be remote, offering flexibility and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall electrical system architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Lead the conceptualization and development of innovative electrical system designs for new products and solutions.
• Establish and enforce technical standards, best practices, and design guidelines for electrical engineering across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and applicability to our electrical systems.
• Provide expert technical consultation and guidance to engineering teams during the design, development, and implementation phases.
• Collaborate with product management, software engineering, and hardware development teams to ensure integrated system solutions.
• Conduct architectural reviews, risk assessments, and performance analyses of electrical systems.
• Author technical documentation, white papers, and proposals outlining system architectures and design strategies.
• Mentor and guide senior engineers in architectural design principles and complex problem-solving.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a significant focus on system architecture, design, and R&D.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex power systems, embedded systems, control systems, or high-speed digital design.
• Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale, high-performance electrical systems.
• Deep understanding of system integration, performance optimization, and reliability engineering.
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools for electrical systems.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the South African technology landscape in Centurion, Gauteng is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers an exceptional compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, significant stock options, and performance-based bonuses.
• A comprehensive health and wellness program, generous leave policy, and access to continuous learning and development resources are provided.
• This is a predominantly remote position, offering excellent work-life balance and the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, with occasional travel to Centurion, Gauteng for key meetings.