Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer (FPGA)

HR Talent Partner SA; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to contribute to innovative aerospace projects. This role involves designing, testing, and integrating advanced electronic systems, ensuring high reliability and performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in FPGA design and PCB routing, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge technology for the aerospace sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth and career advancement in a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in FPGA design and high-speed PCB routing.
• Strong skills in technical report writing and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-reliability mixed-signal electronics for spacecraft.
• Participate in design reviews and assist with test campaigns.

Skills

FPGA design

PCB routing

Altium Designer

Technical report writing

Python scripting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SVN

Git

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer – Somerset West.

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area.

Excellent salary (subject to background and experience) on offer and internal career advancement
opportunities.

Position Overview:

The applicant will be responsible for designing, testing, and integrating digital and electro optical
electronic systems for the aerospace sector.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering.
• A Masters in Electronic Engineering will be advantageous

Required Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in the design of high-speed FPGA electronics systems
• 5+ years’ experience in high-speed, high-density PCB routing in 8+ layers.
• 5+ years’ experience in using Altium Designer or Pads Professional.
• Good understanding of high-speed digital, low-noise analogue, and high-reliability design
  practices; in terms of schematics, PCB layout, and test and measurement.
• Solid technical report writing skills using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Advantageous:

• Experience with specifically Microsemi/Microchip FPGAs.
• Experience in environmental testing and acceptance testing to high-quality standards.
• Understanding radiation effects on electronics.
• Experience in electro-optical design
• Experience with Python (or similar scripting languages).
• Experience with version control systems like SVN or Git.
• Experience in standard coding compliance.
• Experience in Siemens Teamcenter or any other formal configuration or product lifecycle management tool.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of high-reliability mixed-signal Electronics Assemblies for use on spacecraft, from
  concept to qualification.
• Development of ground test and development equipment.
• Participate in design reviews
• Assist with assembly, integration, and test campaigns

Job Relevant Personal Attributes:

• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong analytical and lateral thinking skills will be required.
• Self-driven, self-motivated person, willing to take on long-term responsibility
• Ability to take ownership and complete well-rounded and documented work.
• Attention to detail.

Applying for Position:

• Only open to South African citizens.