Remote Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

Remote flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a fully remote, South Africa-based team. You will design, develop, and validate complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal hardware for next-generation products, mentoring junior engineers and guiding technical direction.

You will lead schematic capture, PCB layout, firmware interfaces, and system-level validation while collaborating with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams in a distributed setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor's with substantial experience.
• 10+ years in electrical hardware design for complex systems.
• Proven analog, digital, power management, and embedded design experience.
• Experience with Altium, Cadence Allegro, or PADS for schematic and PCB layout.
• Strong signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC knowledge.
• Experience with MCUs, FPGAs and related development tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead technical projects with minimal supervision; remote-ready.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and testing of complex hardware systems.
• Create Schematics, PCB layouts, and firmware interfaces.
• Perform component selection, circuit analysis, and validation.
• Oversee hardware development lifecycle from concept to mass production.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, product, and manufacturing teams remotely.
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, and time-to-market targets.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for hardware failures and corrective actions.
• Develop hardware design documentation and test plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and shape technical direction.
• Communicate progress to distributed teams.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

System-level design

Remote collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's with substantial experience

Tools

ECAD tools (Altium, Cadence Allegro, PADS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized technology innovator, is seeking an exceptional Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to join their pioneering remote engineering team. This position is fully remote, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to advanced product development with ties to the Mahikeng, North West region. You will be instrumental in the design, development, and validation of complex electrical hardware systems for next-generation products. This role demands a high level of technical expertise, a proactive and innovative mindset, and the ability to excel in a distributed, collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and advance your career within a forward-thinking, remote-first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and testing of complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal electrical hardware systems.
• Create detailed schematics, PCB layouts, and firmware interfaces for new products and existing system enhancements.
• Perform thorough component selection, circuit analysis, and performance validation.
• Oversee the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through to mass production.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, mechanical engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams in a remote setting.
• Ensure hardware designs meet stringent performance, reliability, cost, and time-to-market requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis for hardware failures and implement effective solutions.
• Develop comprehensive hardware design documentation, including specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in electrical hardware design, semiconductor technology, and industry trends.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers and contribute to the technical direction of the team.
• Effectively communicate technical information, progress, and challenges to a geographically dispersed team.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or Bachelor's degree with substantial equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in electrical hardware design and development, with a strong focus on complex systems.
• Proven track record in designing high-performance analog circuits, digital logic, power management systems, and embedded systems.
• Expertise with ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, PADS) for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) principles.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and associated development tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in remote collaboration tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be adept at and committed to working effectively in a fully remote capacity.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Robust retirement savings plan.
• Fully remote position provides exceptional flexibility and autonomy.
• Significant investment in professional development, including advanced training, conference attendance, and opportunities to publish research.

The company culture emphasizes innovation, continuous learning, and employee empowerment, supporting career growth and personal well-being regardless of location.