Remote Electrical Systems Engineer — Innovative Projects

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Flexible hours

Private health insurance

Professional development budget

Global distributed team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly competent Remote Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team in South Africa. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated electrical systems for innovative products, with collaboration across distributed hardware, software, and product teams.

You will work remotely from anywhere in South Africa, applying your expertise in ECAD tools, power electronics, and embedded systems to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical system design.
• Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium, Eagle, KiCad) and simulation software.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, embedded systems, and signal integrity.
• Excellent remote communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer complex electrical systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical systems and components to ensure performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues, providing detailed technical documentation.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams remotely.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical design processes and methodologies.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

Skills

ECAD tools

Simulation software

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Eagle

KiCad

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly competent Remote Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team in South Africa. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated electrical systems for innovative products, with collaboration across distributed hardware, software, and product teams.

You will work remotely from anywhere in South Africa, applying your expertise in ECAD tools, power electronics, and embedded systems to deliver robust, scalable solutions.