Senior Electronics Engineer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering sports technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer. This role involves leading the design and validation of embedded systems for tracking technologies in sports. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in electronics design, proficiency in schematic design, and a degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering. The position offers a competitive monthly salary between R60 000 - R70 000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronics design for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols.
• Proven experience taking designs from concept through to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of digital and analog circuits for embedded systems.
• Manage the full hardware development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design reviews.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB layout

Debugging skills

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB)

Education

Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

About the job Senior Electronics Engineer

Senior Electronics Engineer
Claremont, Cape Town | R60 000 -R70 000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a pioneering sports technology company developing world-first innovations in smart ball and player tracking systems. They blend cutting-edge embedded systems, wireless technology, and cloud-based platforms to transform how athletes, teams, and fans experience sport. With global expansion into premier leagues and new markets, this is a company where your engineering expertise directly influences the future of sports performance.

The Role: Senior Electronics Engineer
You will lead the design and validation of embedded electronic systems for advanced tracking technologies used in global sports. This is a hands‑on role focused on developing low‑power, high‑performance hardware while guiding junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines to deliver robust, scalable, and manufacturable products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of digital and analog circuits for embedded systems.
• Manage the full hardware development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Collaborate with mechanical, RF, and software teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design reviews.
• Apply design‑for‑manufacturing (DfM) principles and ensure compliance standards are met.
• Liaise with suppliers and oversee prototype and production builds.
• Conduct comprehensive lab and live‑field testing of prototypes.

About You

• Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics design for embedded systems.
• Proficient in schematic design and PCB layout (Altium preferred).
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB).
• Skilled in debugging and electronic circuit analysis.
• Proven experience taking designs from concept through to production.
• Advantageous: experience with RF, GNSS, Bluetooth, or UWB; CE/FCC certification; EMI mitigation and power optimization knowledge.