Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Annual leave

Health insurance

Professional development

Equipment stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Hardware Design Engineer for a remote-first team with a strong presence in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will own end-to-end hardware development from concept through production, focusing on high-performance analog and digital electronics, with close collaboration to firmware and software teams.

The role requires hands-on expertise in circuit design, layout, and signal integrity, plus ability to mentor peers in a dynamic, autonomous, remote-friendly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of hardware design and development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex analog and digital electronic circuits, including power management, signal conditioning, and high-speed interfaces.
• Specify and select electronic components with performance, cost, and availability in mind.
• Oversee PCB layout to ensure signal and power integrity and manufacturability.
• Develop schematics, documentation, and BOMs; run circuit simulations and analyses.
• Collaborate with firmware/software teams for HW/SW integration; assist prototyping and testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical growth.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Signal integrity

Power management

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

High-speed interfaces

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

SPICE simulation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a trailblazer in developing sophisticated electronic measurement and testing equipment, is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Design Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. While this role is remote-first, the engineering function has a strong presence and history in the Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape region, necessitating close collaboration with individuals familiar with that environment. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design and development of high-performance analog and digital electronic hardware. This position requires a deep understanding of circuit design, component selection, PCB layout, and signal integrity, as well as a passion for innovation and problem-solving. As a remote-first company, we offer unparalleled flexibility and a culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, capable of managing complex design tasks independently while contributing effectively to team goals. You will work on challenging projects that push the boundaries of electronic engineering, contributing to products that are critical in various industries. This is a prime opportunity for a seasoned engineer to apply their expertise and drive significant technological advancements from anywhere. We are committed to fostering an environment where talent can thrive and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex analog and digital electronic circuits, including power management, signal conditioning, and high-speed interfaces.
• Specify and select electronic components, considering performance, cost, and availability.
• Oversee and guide PCB layout engineers to ensure optimal design for signal integrity, power integrity, and manufacturability.
• Develop detailed schematics, design documentation, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Perform circuit simulations and analyses (e.g., SPICE, noise analysis, timing analysis) to validate designs.
• Design and implement testing procedures for hardware validation and debugging.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues during prototyping, testing, and production phases.
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies, design tools, and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in hardware design and development of electronic systems.
• Proven expertise in analog circuit design, including op-amps, filters, and power supplies.
• Strong understanding of digital circuit design, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and high-speed interfaces (e.g., DDR, PCIe, USB).
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Experience with hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of signal integrity and power integrity principles.
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from concept to production.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including conferences and training budgets.
• Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies.
• Collaborative and innovative remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking electronic hardware projects.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Home office equipment stipend.