Senior Electronic Engineer (Hardware, Firmware & Embedded Systems)

Jenrec Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking an Electronic Engineer to lead innovative projects in drone technologies and IoT systems. The role involves managing the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production, and requires extensive experience in embedded systems and electronic design. Candidates should have a strong technical background and a passion for cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electronic hardware / firmware design.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of IoT architectures and digital electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware and embedded systems development for electronic products.
• Manage project lifecycles including R&D, prototyping, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical and software engineers.

Skills

Embedded C / C++ programming

RTOS

PCB design

Communication protocols

Systems integration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to pioneering projects in sectors such as drone technologies, IoT systems, and sensor integration, with a focus on innovation, precision engineering, and scalable production.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in the full product development lifecycle from concept to production with a passion for cutting-edge technologies in embedded systems, aerospace, and advanced electronic design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware and embedded systems development for electronic products and platforms.
• Manage project lifecycles including R&D, prototyping, testing, documentation, and handover to production.
• Design, develop, and test analog / digital circuits and PCB layouts (preferably using Altium).
• Architect and develop firmware in C / C++ for microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex, PIC, ESP32).
• Integrate sensors, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART), and wireless modules (e.g., LoRa, Wi-Fi, BLE).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and production engineers.
• Provide leadership in technical strategy, design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and contribute to certifications and product approvals (e.g., EMC testing).
• Oversee and support production, installation, and technical support teams as required.
• Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electronic hardware / firmware design and product development.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end engineering projects from concept through to production.
• Expertise in :
• Embedded C / C++ programming
• RTOS, embedded Linux
• PCB design (Altium or equivalent)
• Communication protocols : SPI, I2C, RS485, CAN, TCP / IP
• Microcontrollers : PIC, ARM, ESP32, Atmel
• Strong understanding of systems integration, IoT architectures, and digital electronics.
• Project and team leadership experience, including client interaction and cross-functional collaboration.

Desirable / Advantageous

• Experience in drone systems , laser-based technologies , or aerospace projects .
• Familiarity with wireless power transfer systems or embedded AI.
• Exposure to biometric systems, smart access controls, or security technologies.
• Prior involvement in international engineering projects or multilingual teams.
• Experience with product certifications , quality standards, and documentation for manufacturing.

Why Join Us?

Join us because we value engineers who are not only technically strong but also passionate about solving complex challenges, thrive in dynamic R&D environments, and bring strong documentation and mentoring skills traits that will set the right candidate apart and make a meaningful impact from day one.

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Electronic Engineer • Johannesburg, South Africa