Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Home office allowance

Executive-level benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join a fully remote global team. You will design, analyze, and optimize complex electrical systems, driving reliability and performance from your home office.

You will lead architectural design, mentor engineers, and collaborate with hardware, software and operations teams across time zones to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical system design and architecture.
• Expertise in power electronics, analog and digital circuit design, and embedded systems.
• Proven experience with system modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong RAM (reliability, availability and maintainability) principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of scalable electrical systems focusing on power management, distribution, and control.
• Perform in-depth system analysis, performance tuning, and reliability engineering to enhance efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for electrical system designs and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging electrical engineering technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Power electronics

Analog design

Digital design

Embedded systems

System modeling

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is critical for the strategic development and oversight of complex electrical systems that support their global operations. You will leverage your deep expertise to design, analyze, and optimize these systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, capable of working autonomously and collaborating effectively with distributed teams across different time zones, driving innovation in electrical engineering from their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of scalable and robust electrical systems, focusing on power management, distribution, and control.
• Perform in-depth system analysis, performance tuning, and reliability engineering to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for electrical system designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering best practices in electrical system design and implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other components.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging electrical engineering technologies and methodologies, recommending and implementing improvements to our client's systems.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical system design and architecture.
• Expertise in power electronics, analog and digital circuit design, and embedded systems.
• Proven experience with system modeling and simulation tools .
• Strong understanding of system reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) principles.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of delivering complex electrical engineering solutions in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the future of electrical systems for a global organization.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual work environment with a focus on results and impact.