Senior Space Electronics Design Engineer

NewSpace Systems; KwaNojoli; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Join seeks a Principal Electronic Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of high-reliability electronic products for spacecraft and related systems. You will guide architectures, specifications, testing, production and support, mentoring engineers and driving sound design decisions with a strong focus on performance, reliability and industry standards.

You will lead complex design challenges, engage with customers, and collaborate with sub-contractors to ensure

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng degree in Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 15+ years of high-reliability electronic product design experience.
• Experience in analogue and digital circuit design and simulation.
• Strong experience with testing, debugging and troubleshooting of electronic circuits.
• Knowledge of SI/PI, reliability and complex circuit analysis.
• Experience with schematic creation and PCB layout, preferably using Altium Designer.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and mentoring.
• Experience making technical trade-offs and taking accountability for complex engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and act as a technical authority for complex electronic design activities.
• Lead development of electronic products and associated design documentation, test procedures and calibration systems.
• Define and guide electronic architectures, design approaches and technical solutions based on customer and product requirements.
• Derive technical specifications and component requirements from system and sub-system requirements.
• Lead technical trade-offs and make sound, evidence-based design decisions considering performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost and schedule.
• Research, develop and evaluate theoretical and conceptual designs for new products and technologies.
• Simulate and test designs at appropriate levels, ensuring adequate design margins and reliable performance within specified operating environments.
• Review and challenge electronic designs, analyses and technical documentation to ensure a high standard of engineering quality.
• Identify and manage technical risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support the resolution of complex technical issues during development, qualification, production and product support.
• Engage with customers and participate in requirements, technical and proposal discussions when required.
• Interact with sub-contractors and support the resolution of technical and manufacturing issues.
• Support the development of production documentation and processes required for successful product realisation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Embedded systems

PCB design

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Schematic capture

PCB layout

MS Project

Job description

Join seeks a Principal Electronic Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of high-reliability electronic products for spacecraft and related systems. You will guide architectures, specifications, testing, production and support, mentoring engineers and driving sound design decisions with a strong focus on performance, reliability and industry standards.

You will lead complex design challenges, engage with customers, and collaborate with sub-contractors to ensure