Senior Remote Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 1,861,000 - 2,707,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary + bonus

Health, dental, retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Cutting-edge automotive technologies

Collaborative remote culture

Contribute to vehicle electrification/

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to join a global engineering team. You will design, develop, and integrate electrical architectures for electrification and ADAS platforms, ensuring reliability and safety across power distribution, sensors, and ECUs.

The role is fully remote and offers a collaborative, innovation-driven culture. The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in Electrical or Automotive Engineering with 7+ years in automotive electrical

Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in Electrical or Automotive Engineering.
7+ years automotive electrical system design experience.
Proficiency with CAD tools (Zuken E3, Capital) and MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical system architectures, including power distribution networks, wiring harnesses, and component layouts.
Specify and select electrical components such as ECUs, sensors, actuators, and connectors.
Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and 3D models using CAD and simulation tools.
Perform system-level simulations and analyses to validate electrical system performance.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
Develop and execute test plans for electrical components and systems, in simulation and on prototypes.