Senior Engineer / Hardware Firmware Development Engineer

University of Fort Hare; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join their innovative team in KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves leading projects in Hardware and Firmware Development, requiring expertise in SCH+PCB design, Altium Designer, and Embedded Automotive systems. Candidates should have experience in RF Development and mentoring junior staff. This is a permanent position, offering a chance to significantly contribute to the engineering domain with a focus on cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Hardware Development, particularly in SCH and PCB design.
• Demonstrated skills in Firmware Development for embedded systems.
• Technical leadership experience to mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test hardware components for electronic products.
• Lead projects within the Engineering & Technical domain.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of designs.

Skills

Hardware Development

Firmware Development

SCH+PCB design

C, C++

RTOS

Embedded Automotive

RF Development

Network analyzers

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Altium Designer

LT Spice

STM and Microchip technologies

Job description

Overview

2025-06-25 - 2026-03-05

Permanent

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer with expertise in Hardware Development or Firmware Development to join our innovative team in KZN

About the Role

This is a mid-career level position where you will significantly contribute to and lead various projects within the Engineering & Technical domain.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test hardware components for electronic products.
• Demonstrate Hardware Development experience, particularly with SCH+PCB design and Altium Designer.
• Possess Hardware Design experience, particularly in Embedded Automotive, including familiarity with CAN, LIN, PSUs, IOs, and relays.
• Conduct Hardware Simulation, with LT Spice being preferable.
• Exhibit RF Development experience, including CPW, antenna matching/tuning, and the use of network analyzers.
• Apply Firmware Development skills, utilizing C, C++, RTOS, GSM, GPS, CAN/LIN, TCP, and TLS.
• Develop firmware for embedded systems using STM and Microchip technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of hardware and firmware designs.

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