Senior Automotive Electronics Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Development budget

Conference opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electronics Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will lead the design, development, and integration of complex electronic systems powering modern vehicles.

Responsibilities include ECU/sensor/actuator design, hardware specifications, and HW/SW integration, with HIL testing and remote team leadership. A Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and 8+ years of automotive electronics experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in automotive electronics design and development.
• Extensive knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and analog/digital circuit design.
• Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium, Cadence) and simulation software.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).
• Proven experience leading complex electronic projects and remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of automotive ECUs, sensors, and actuators from concept to production.
• Develop hardware specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts for electronic components.
• Oversee integration of electronic systems into vehicle architecture and ensure compatibility and performance.
• Perform HIL testing and validation for reliability and automotive standards.
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure seamless HW-SW integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Embedded systems

CAN / Automotive Ethernet

ECAD tools

HIL testing

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electronics Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will lead the design, development, and integration of complex electronic systems powering modern vehicles.

Responsibilities include ECU/sensor/actuator design, hardware specifications, and HW/SW integration, with HIL testing and remote team leadership. A Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and 8+ years of automotive electronics experience are expected.