Senior Electrical Systems Architect - Remote

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 2,297,000 - 3,445,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Professional development

Groundbreaking projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Architect to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design and oversee complex electrical architectures for advanced systems, guiding cross-functional groups to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.

You will mentor engineers, define system specifications, select components, and optimize power delivery and signal integrity. Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills are essential to succeed in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical system design and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analog circuit design, power electronics, and embedded systems.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience in engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and architect high-level electrical system designs, ensuring alignment with overall product and project goals.
• Develop detailed system specifications, component selection criteria, and interface definitions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate electrical components, power supplies, and interconnects for complex systems.
• Analyze and optimize power delivery networks and signal integrity for high-speed systems.
• Create comprehensive system-level documentation, including block diagrams, schematics, and design guidelines.
• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers in the design and development process.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Perform technical reviews and provide expert guidance on electrical design best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues and drive root cause analysis.

Skills

System-level design

Power electronics

Circuit design

Embedded systems

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Simulation tools

Education

Master/PhD EE

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SPICE

EDA tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Systems Architect to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical for designing and overseeing the implementation of complex electrical architectures for advanced technological systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of system-level design, electrical hardware, power management, and signal integrity, with a proven ability to architect robust and scalable solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, guide junior engineers, and ensure that our client's electrical systems meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency. As a remote-first position, you will need excellent communication and collaboration skills to thrive in a virtual environment. Join us to shape the future of electrical systems from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and architect high-level electrical system designs, ensuring alignment with overall product and project goals.
• Develop detailed system specifications, component selection criteria, and interface definitions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate electrical components, power supplies, and interconnects for complex systems.
• Analyze and optimize power delivery networks and signal integrity for high-speed systems.
• Create comprehensive system-level documentation, including block diagrams, schematics, and design guidelines.
• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers in the design and development process.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Perform technical reviews and provide expert guidance on electrical design best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues and drive root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical system design and architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of digital and analog circuit design, power electronics, and embedded systems.
• Proven experience in designing complex systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Proficiency with advanced simulation and modeling tools.
• Excellent understanding of system integration, debugging, and validation processes.
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience mentoring engineering teams.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering global flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous vacation policy and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including conferences and training.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects with a talented, distributed team.