Senior Automotive Embedded Controls Engineer (ECU)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + benefits

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Life insurance

Technical training & development

Collaborative work environment

On-site role in Mahikeng

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer (Embedded Controls) to lead design, development, and validation of embedded ECUs for automotive applications in Mahikeng, North West. You will define electrical architectures, implement real-time control algorithms, and ensure safety compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in automotive embedded systems, strong C/C++, RTOS, and MATLAB/Simulink skills, plus experience with HIL testing and cross-functional collaboration in a

Qualifications

• 7+ years in automotive electrical systems with embedded controls.
• Expert in embedded C/C++ for ARM Cortex microcontrollers.
• Strong RTOS knowledge and CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control design.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety.
• HIL testing experience.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to lead technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software/firmware for ECUs.
• Define automotive electrical system architecture and wiring strategies.
• Develop real-time control algorithms for powertrain, chassis, body, or ADAS.
• Use C/C++, embedded IDEs, debuggers, and emulators.
• Perform HIL testing and vehicle-level validation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and system teams.
• Ensure compliance with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262).
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues; document designs and test plans.
• Stay updated on trends in automotive electronics and control technologies.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

MATLAB/Simulink

ISO 26262

HIL testing

Embedded systems design

Leadership/Team lead

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Autosar MCUs

Embedded IDEs

Debuggers/Emulators

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer (Embedded Controls) to lead design, development, and validation of embedded ECUs for automotive applications in Mahikeng, North West. You will define electrical architectures, implement real-time control algorithms, and ensure safety compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in automotive embedded systems, strong C/C++, RTOS, and MATLAB/Simulink skills, plus experience with HIL testing and cross-functional collaboration in a