Senior Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Home office setup allowance

Professional development courses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in embedded systems to join a fully remote engineering team. You will lead the design and development of next‑generation electronic products from concept to production, architecting embedded hardware and selecting components.

You will collaborate with a distributed team of hardware, firmware and software engineers to drive system integration, perform rigorous validation, mentor junior engineers and deliver robust,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in embedded hardware design and development.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, Eagle).
• Strong understanding of embedded system architecture, microprocessors, memory technologies, and power management.
• Experience with high-speed digital design, signal integrity analysis, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent communication and experience working in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded hardware systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, and component selection.
• Integrate microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensors, and communication interfaces into robust system designs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for hardware verification and validation.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to define system architecture and ensure seamless hardware‑software integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior hardware engineers within the team.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex hardware issues throughout the product development cycle.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

FPGA design

High-speed digital design

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC mitigation

Lab equipment usage

Remote collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in embedded systems to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is crucial for driving the design and development of next-generation electronic products and solutions. You will take a lead role in architecting complex embedded hardware, selecting components, and overseeing the entire product development lifecycle from concept to production. This position offers the freedom to work from anywhere, providing a flexible yet challenging environment where your expertise directly impacts product innovation. You will collaborate with a talented, distributed team of engineers, product managers, and software developers to bring cutting-edge technology to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded hardware systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, and component selection.
• Integrate microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensors, and communication interfaces into robust system designs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for hardware verification and validation, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to define system architecture and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior hardware engineers within the team.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex hardware issues throughout the product development cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in embedded hardware design and development.
• Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle).
• Deep understanding of embedded system architecture, microprocessors, memory technologies, and power management.
• Experience with high-speed digital design, signal integrity analysis, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Proficiency in using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development courses.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking products and technologies with a world-class remote team.