Senior Electrical Engineer

STARK; Devon; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in Gauteng, South Africa is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, build, and test electrical systems for autonomous systems. The role involves addressing technical challenges such as power management and integrating components like sensors and radios. Candidates should have proven experience with electrical systems and excellent problem-solving skills, along with the capacity to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. This position requires eligibility for UK security clearance and travel to the Devon area at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience with developing electrical systems for complex platforms such as Autonomous Vehicles, robotics, or aerospace.
• Understanding of software and firmware practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with high-voltage architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate electrical systems including motor controllers and batteries.
• Produce wiring diagrams and schematics using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with vendors to source electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical system development

Problem-solving in high-pressure environments

Communication skills

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams

Tools

CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks)

Microcontrollers

Job description

About Stark

STARK is bringing its expertise in software-defined unmanned systems to the maritime domain. Traditional fleets alone cannot safeguard this vast, critical space. Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) extend naval reach at lower cost and reduced risk to personnel. Our maritime family of systems is AI-enabled and built for reliable performance in the harshest seas, delivering NATO a fully integrated hardware–software capability for scalable ISR and strike operations.

Your mission

As the Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and testing electrical systems on a variety of autonomous systems.

You will work on a diverse range of technical challenges, including power management and distribution, embedded electronics, and integrating sensors, radios, satellite receivers, actuators, propulsion, and other components.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate electrical systems including motor controllers, batteries, embedded systems, and sensors.
• Develop both low- and high-voltage architectures for rapid prototyping.
• Produce wiring diagrams, schematics, and harnesses using CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks).
• Select and validate components for reliability under extreme operational conditions.
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturing partners to source and assemble electrical systems for our products.
• Support and participate in regular field testing and demonstrations with defence partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing electrical systems for complex platforms such as Autonomous Vehicles, robotics, aerospace, or automotive.
• Understanding of software and firmware practices and programming languages is a plus.
• Familiarity with high-voltage and high-current architectures.
• Experience with Wire Harness, microcontrollers and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving ability in high-pressure, resource-constrained environments.
• Strong communication skills and capacity to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• Must be able to travel and stay in the Devon area a minimum of 3 days a week.

Recruiter for this position
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Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

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