Senior Electronic Design Engineer

The Hiring House; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiring House seeks an experienced Electronic Engineer to lead end-to-end product development for aerospace/defence applications. You will design and prototype electronic and electro-mechanical systems, including FPGA-based designs, while ensuring high reliability and robust performance in demanding environments.

Responsibilities include simulations, testing, documentation, reviews, and cross-functional collaboration across systems, mechanical, software, production, procurement and quality

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline is advantageous.
• 5+ years in high-reliability electronic product design (aerospace/defence preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to all stages of the product lifecycle from concept to production and after-sales support.
• Design, prototype, and develop electronic and electro-mechanical solutions including FPGA-based designs.
• Perform simulation, analysis, testing, and qualification to ensure designs meet requirements with reliable performance.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation and participate in reviews with stakeholders.
• Ensure configuration control for all engineering CIs and deliver technical work packages on time.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, software, production, procurement and quality teams for integrated solutions.
• Mentor Design Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Intern Engineers.
• Support customer interactions and business development activities with technical input.

Skills

Electronic design

Embedded firmware

FPGA design

High-reliability electronics

Analog & digital design

Systems integration

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant engineering (advantageous)

Job description

Key Tasks

• Lead and contribute to all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept development and business development support through to production and after-sales support.
• Design, prototype, and develop electronic and electro-mechanical solutions, including electronics, embedded firmware, FPGA-based designs, and supporting mechanical interfaces as required.
• Perform simulation, analysis, testing, and qualification activities to ensure designs meet requirements with appropriate design margins and reliable performance in intended environments.
• Develop practical, robust, and fit-for-purpose technical solutions, avoiding unnecessary complexity or over-engineering.
• Define, develop, and maintain assembly, integration, and verification plans, test procedures, and test environments.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality design documentation, technical control documents, and production documentation in collaboration with manufacturing teams.
• Prepare and submit technical deliverables for internal and customer design reviews, and participate in project and client technical reviews.
• Ensure compliance with configuration control processes for all engineering Configurable Items (CIs).
• Deliver technical work packages on time and within scope as part of crossfunctional project teams.
• Monitor and report the status of technical deliverables, project plans, progress, and issues to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in project effort estimation, planning, and execution in both agile and waterfall development environments.
• Identify, report, manage, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with systems, mechanical, software, production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure integrated and compliant solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Design Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Intern Engineers.
• Ensure adherence to organisational engineering standards, systems engineering principles, and the Business Management System.
• Support customer interactions and business development activities, including statements of work, trade studies, and system concept proposals, while contributing positively to team knowledge sharing and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng degree in Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline is advantageous.

Required Experience (ideally within aerospace or defence industry)

• High-reliability electronic product design and realisation (5+ years)
• Analog and digital electronic circuit design and simulation (5+ years)
• Practical experience testing and debugging electronic circuits (5+ years)