Remote Lead Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Stock options
Remote work
Professional development budget
Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to drive design and development of advanced electrical systems for energy tech products. This remote-first leadership role oversees a team of engineers, defines architecture, and ensures robust verification, validation, and regulatory compliance across cross-functional programs.

You will mentor engineers, guide power electronics and BMS-related work, and stay abreast of trends to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions in a globally

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical systems design and development, including lead/senior roles.
  • Expertise in power electronics, embedded systems, control theory, and high-speed digital design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and integration of complex electrical systems from concept to production.
  • Define system architecture, components, and performance requirements for new products.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of electrical engineers.
  • Oversee creation and validation of schematics, PCB layouts, and power distribution designs.
  • Conduct system-level testing, performance analysis, and FMEA.

Skills

Electrical systems design
Leadership
System integration
Power electronics
Control theory
High-speed digital design
Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE
MATLAB/Simulink
Altium Designer

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to drive design and development of advanced electrical systems for energy tech products. This remote-first leadership role oversees a team of engineers, defines architecture, and ensures robust verification, validation, and regulatory compliance across cross-functional programs.

You will mentor engineers, guide power electronics and BMS-related work, and stay abreast of trends to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions in a globally

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