Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer - Remote-First

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work

Development budget

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer for a fully remote product development team. Based from Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA, you will design, develop, and test complex electronic hardware, including analog and digital circuits, PCB layouts, and system integration.

You will collaborate with firmware and software engineers, run hardware test plans, ensure signal and power integrity, and document designs, with a remote-first culture and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical hardware design.
• Proven expertise in analog circuit design, digital circuit design, and power electronics.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity and power integrity principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, crucial for remote work.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits and systems.
• Create and manage PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle).
• Select appropriate electronic components, considering performance, cost, and availability.
• Develop and execute comprehensive hardware test plans, including functional testing, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex hardware issues at the board and system level.
• Collaborate closely with firmware and software engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Document all aspects of the hardware design, including schematics, layout files, and test reports.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in electronic component technology and hardware design methodologies.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Power electronics

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer for a fully remote product development team. Based from Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA, you will design, develop, and test complex electronic hardware, including analog and digital circuits, PCB layouts, and system integration.

You will collaborate with firmware and software engineers, run hardware test plans, ensure signal and power integrity, and document designs, with a remote-first culture and flexible hours.