Senior Electronic Engineer

Mecad Systems; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecad Systems is seeking an innovative and technically skilled individual for a role focused on leading the design and development of electronic and embedded systems in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in hardware, firmware, or software design.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, conduct safety analysis, and ensure product reliability. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hardware, firmware, or software design.
• Strong background in embedded systems and electronic design.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and safety-critical systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electronic and embedded systems.
• Define requirements, integrate hardware and firmware, and ensure quality testing.
• Conduct verification, safety analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Support production and clients with technical expertise.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Embedded systems

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

The role requires innovation, technical leadership, and ensuring reliability and compliance with safety standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of electronic and embedded systems.
• Define requirements, integrate hardware and firmware, and ensure quality testing.
• Conduct verification, safety analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Support production and clients with technical expertise.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hardware, firmware, or software design.
• Strong background in embedded systems and electronic design.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and safety-critical systems advantageous.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.