Senior Remote Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative and experienced Remote Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to join their engineering team. You will lead design, development, and validation of complex electrical/electronic systems across vehicle platforms, working remotely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration of infotainment, power management, and vehicle networking.

The role requires a strong background in system architecture, rigorous specification development, and hands-on problem

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive electrical system design and development.
  • Proficient with ECAD tools and simulation software.
  • Knowledge of automotive communication protocols and ISO 26262 safety.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical system architectures, schematics, and wiring harnesses for vehicle programs.
  • Specify and select automotive-grade components, sensors, and ECUs.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams for seamless integration.
  • Perform system-level simulations to validate design performance and reliability.
  • Document design specs, test results, and release documentation.

Skills

Electrical system design
System integration
Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics
Altium
MATLAB/Simulink
CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative and experienced Remote Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to join their engineering team. You will lead design, development, and validation of complex electrical/electronic systems across vehicle platforms, working remotely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration of infotainment, power management, and vehicle networking.

The role requires a strong background in system architecture, rigorous specification development, and hands-on problem

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