Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Network Engineering; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology firm is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to design and integrate advanced test systems. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in hardware development, especially within military or avionics environments. This role involves leading test bench development from design to qualification, requiring hands-on engineering and technical leadership skills. Competitive compensation and full-time employment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in test equipment and unit test integration.
• Minimum 10 years in test system development and electronic circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate advanced test systems.
• Lead scheduling procurement and assembly processes.
• Oversee integration testing and qualification of test benches.

Skills

Proficiency with National Instruments

Experience with MW and RF-related test equipment

Strong background in electronic hardware design

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask in team environments

Education

BEng (Electronics) or equivalent qualification

Tools

C#

LabView

Jenkins

Jira

Job description

Overview

Reference : NES023133-CM-1

A leading player in the defence and security technology sector is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join their Test Engineering Group. This position is ideal for someone with strong expertise in test systems and hardware development within military or avionics environments and who thrives in technically demanding projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the design and integration of advanced test systems contributing to the full lifecycle of test bench development from architectural design to qualification and maintenance support. This is a senior technical role requiring both hands-on engineering and leadership in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to project planning statements of work and labour estimations for test bench development projects
• Derive lower-level hardware requirements for test benches
• Perform high-level architectural design and detailed design and establish manufacturing baselines
• Lead scheduling procurement and assembly processes
• Coordinate mechanical design and assembly drawings
• Oversee and participate in integration testing and qualification of test benches
• Maintain documentation in line with development processes
• Manage configuration and version control baselines
• Provide fault-finding repair and maintenance support on test benches

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with National Instruments and other general test equipment
• Experience with MW and RF-related test equipment
• Understanding of signal integrity concepts between test equipment and units under test
• Strong background in electronic hardware design
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience is advantageous
• C# development experience is beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical teams
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a group-oriented development environment

Competencies

• Experience in engineering and testing procedures
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits and equipment functions
• Fault-finding and repair capabilities
• Requirements analysis and writing skills
• Test systems architectural and hardware design expertise
• Digital and analogue electronic design experience
• Proven technical leadership experience

Qualifications & Experience

• BEng (Electronics) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years in test equipment and unit test integration
• Minimum 10 years in test system development and electronic circuit design

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Continuous Integration,Jenkins,Test Cases,Performance Testing,C / C++,LabView,Jira,Software Testing,System Testing,Test Automation,Selenium,Cerner

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1