Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer – Remote R&D Innovator

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical and retirement plans

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer for a fully remote R&D role. You will lead the design and development of advanced automotive electrical systems, shaping electrification, connectivity, and autonomous drive initiatives from anywhere, including Soweto, Gauteng.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years in automotive electrical engineering, and is proficient in SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 7+ years in automotive electrical systems engineering, with R&D focus.
• Experience with electrical architectures, power electronics, BMS, charging systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive electrical systems and components.
• Define system requirements, architecture, and specifications for electrical/electronic systems.
• Develop and prototype circuits, control modules, and power distribution.
• Conduct feasibility studies and simulations for new concepts.
• Collaborate with embedded software engineers to integrate hardware and software.
• Test and validate electrical systems for performance, reliability and safety.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical growth of the R&D team.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems

CAN/LIN/Ethernet networking

Analytical/problem-solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer for a fully remote R&D role. You will lead the design and development of advanced automotive electrical systems, shaping electrification, connectivity, and autonomous drive initiatives from anywhere, including Soweto, Gauteng.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years in automotive electrical engineering, and is proficient in SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, and CAD tools.