Senior Electronic Design Engineer

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in South Africa is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design of advanced analogue, digital, and RF circuits. You will drive PCB design, oversee testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hardware development experience and strong knowledge of electronics.

Applicants must hold a BEng/BSc in Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering and be South African residents or have a relevant work permit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in electronic circuit design and hardware development.
• Strong expertise with test equipment and troubleshooting.
• Deep knowledge of EMC, signal integrity, and thermal design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of advanced analogue, digital, and RF circuits.
• Drive PCB design, component selection, and system integration.
• Oversee testing, debugging, and performance analysis.

Skills

Electronic circuit design

Hardware development

Test equipment proficiency

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

BEng/BSc in Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Job description

Job Description

• Lead design of advanced analogue, digital, and RF circuits
• Drive PCB design, component selection, and system integration
• Oversee testing, debugging, and performance analysis
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust products
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years in electronic circuit design and hardware development
• Strong expertise with test equipment and troubleshooting
• Deep knowledge of EMC, signal integrity, and thermal design
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Advantageous

• RF design expertise and PCB tool proficiency
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi)
• Experience with embedded systems, sensing, or signal processing

Qualification

• BEng/BSc in Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.