Principal Electrical Systems Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health benefits

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Principal Electrical Systems Architect to drive strategic vision and technical direction for next-generation product portfolios. Define high-level electrical designs, ensure scalability and reliability, and mentor senior engineers across multiple product lines.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years in electrical design and 7+ years in lead roles, demonstrating expertise in power management, signal integrity, and

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 15 years Progressive electrical system design experience with 7+ years in lead/architectural role.
• Deep expertise in complex system architecture, power management, signal integrity, and embedded systems.
• Proven track record delivering complex electrical systems for commercial products.
• Strong hardware/software co-design understanding and trade-offs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Outstanding communication and leadership abilities to influence stakeholders.
• Experience defining technology roadmaps and evaluating emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve electrical system architecture for key product families.
• Lead exploration and evaluation of new electrical technologies and components.
• Develop high-level design specifications, system requirements, and interfaces.
• Provide architectural guidance to design teams across the lifecycle.
• Conduct technical reviews and strategic assessments of designs.
• Collaborate with product management, software, and hardware teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks in electrical system design choices.
• Contribute to IP strategy by identifying areas for innovation.
• Mentor senior electrical engineers and foster architectural excellence.
• Represent the architecture vision at technical forums.

Skills

Electrical architecture

Power management

Signal integrity

Embedded systems

Co-design

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

A global leader in advanced technology solutions is seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Architect to drive the strategic vision and technical direction for their next-generation product portfolio in Sandton, Gauteng . This high-impact role requires an expert in electrical system architecture, component selection, and technology roadmapping, with a proven ability to influence engineering strategy across multiple product lines. You will be responsible for defining high-level electrical system designs, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability, and mentoring senior engineering staff. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in complex system design, deep technical knowledge across various electrical domains, and exceptional leadership capabilities. This is a premier opportunity to shape the future of technology with a forward-thinking organization in Sandton . Our client fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering unparalleled career progression. We seek a visionary leader who can translate market needs into robust and groundbreaking electrical system architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the electrical system architecture for key product families, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Lead the exploration and evaluation of new electrical technologies and components for integration into future products.
• Develop high-level design specifications, system requirements, and interface definitions.
• Provide expert technical guidance and architectural oversight to design teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Conduct in-depth technical reviews and strategic assessments of electrical system designs.
• Collaborate with product management, software engineering, and hardware development teams to ensure cohesive system design.
• Identify and mitigate critical technical risks associated with electrical system design choices.
• Contribute to the company's intellectual property strategy by identifying areas for innovation and patenting.
• Mentor and develop senior electrical engineers, fostering architectural excellence within the organization.
• Represent the company's electrical system architecture vision internally and externally at technical forums.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in electrical system design, with at least 7 years in an architectural or lead technical role.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex system architecture, power management, signal integrity, and embedded systems.
• Proven track record of defining and delivering successful complex electrical systems for commercial products.
• Deep understanding of hardware/software co-design principles and trade-offs.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in defining technology roadmaps and evaluating emerging technologies.
• Leadership experience in mentoring and guiding high-performing engineering teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the company's products.

Benefits

Our client offers a top-tier compensation package including a substantial base salary, significant bonuses, equity options, comprehensive health benefits, and extensive opportunities for strategic leadership and influence in the tech industry within Sandton .