Senior Space Electronics Design Engineer — Test & Build

Redwire Space; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology firm located in South Africa's Gauteng is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to focus on designing, building, and testing electronic systems for various space projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in ECAD tools. Responsibilities include developing circuit layouts, engineering electromechanical systems, and preparing documentation for design reviews. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced missions in the space industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electronic circuits.
• Experience with PCB layout.
• Proficiency in Spice-based simulation.
• Familiarity with designing for commercial or space applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test space-based electronics.
• Develop electronic circuit layouts using ECAD software.
• Engineer electromechanical systems.
• Prepare documentation for design reviews and presentations.
• Conduct technical presentations and reviews.

Skills

Design electrical circuits

Use ECAD software

Develop circuit layouts

Validate designs through simulation

Collaborate technically

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD software

Diptrace

Altium

KiCad

Job description

A leading space technology firm located in South Africa's Gauteng is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to focus on designing, building, and testing electronic systems for various space projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in ECAD tools. Responsibilities include developing circuit layouts, engineering electromechanical systems, and preparing documentation for design reviews. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced missions in the space industry.