Senior Hardware Engineer

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

Job summary

A high-growth company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves designing and developing advanced power electronic systems and leading projects from concept through to production. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in power electronics, a relevant engineering degree, and experience with embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industry experience in power electronics or embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of switch-mode power supplies and converters.
• Familiarity with C/C++ for embedded microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of embedded and power electronic systems.
• Oversee prototyping and validation processes.
• Support software-hardware integration.

Skills

Power Electronics

Embedded Systems

Circuit Design

Firmware Development

EMC Compliance

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Job description

We are looking for a hard-working, innovative, and passionate Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team, in a vertically integrated, high-growth company active in the railway,commercial truck, defence, and mining sectors.

With facilities in South Africa and the United States, we design and manufacture cutting-edge electronic products, combining in-house SMD manufacturing, PCB assembly, embedded systems, and precision CNC machining.Our + employees share our commitment to excellence and engineering integrity.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer seeking exposure to advanced power electronics, embedded hardware design, and the full product development lifecyclefrom concept to serial production.Key Responsibilities : Lead and contribute to the concept design of embedded and power electronic systemsSelect components suitable for harsh industrial and EMC-critical environmentsDevelop schematics and guide PCB layout, with a focus on power density and thermal optimizationDesign with EMC compliance in mindOversee prototyping, validation, and iterative testingPerform low-level firmware development and support software-hardware integrationCollaborate on production readiness, including DFM / DFT planning and cost optimizationSupport quality assurance, including hardware validation and root-cause analysisRequirements : Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electronic or Electrical EngineeringMinimum 5 years industry experience in power electronics, embedded systems or related fieldsStrong understanding of switch-mode power supplies, DC-DC converters, inverters and gate driver designHands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, and KiCAD)Familiarity with C / C++ for embedded microcontrollers (ARM, DSP, or similar)Experience in EMC troubleshooting and compliance designExcellent problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a willingness to continually learnStrong communication and collaboration abilities