Remote Senior Electrical Systems Architect

Placements24; Rustenburg; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Internet & utilities allowance

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Architect to define the architectural vision for complex electrical and control systems in a remote‑first setting. You will collaborate with distributed teams worldwide to translate business needs into robust blueprints.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree, 12+ years in electrical design, and a track record in distributed control systems, power electronics, and embedded tech.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in electrical system design and architecture.
• Experience defining architectures for distributed control systems and IoT devices.
• Strong fundamentals in analog/digital circuits, power electronics, and embedded systems.
• Proven strategic thinker with remote collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the architectural vision for electrical and control systems.
• Develop high‑level designs covering power distribution, signal integrity, embedded systems, and automation.
• Evaluate technologies to meet requirements considering performance, cost, and maintainability.
• Establish and enforce electrical design standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with software/ME disciplines to ensure holistic design.
• Conduct architectural reviews and guide engineering teams through the lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate risks in complex electrical system designs.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Create clear architectural diagrams and presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Analog & digital circuit design

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Distributed control systems

IoT devices

System architecture

Technical leadership

Remote collaboration

Communication protocols

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Simulation & modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Architect to define the architectural vision for complex electrical and control systems in a remote‑first setting. You will collaborate with distributed teams worldwide to translate business needs into robust blueprints.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree, 12+ years in electrical design, and a track record in distributed control systems, power electronics, and embedded tech.