Senior Systems Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 2,284,000 - 3,263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Electrical Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will architect, develop, and integrate complex electrical systems across distributed projects, driving technical strategy and ensuring seamless interaction of subsystems.

You will define requirements, interfaces, and performance specs, lead integration, testing, and validation efforts, and mentor other engineers. A strong background in embedded systems, power management, and control networks is

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical systems engineering and design with a focus on system architecture.
• Expertise in embedded systems, power management, control systems, and communication networks.
• Demonstrated experience with system modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and manage distributed engineering teams effectively.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable electrical systems with hardware and software integration.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and performance specs for new developments.
• Lead technical direction for electrical system integration, testing, and validation.
• Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers in the remote team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with product and project goals.

Skills

Embedded systems

Power management

Control systems

Communication networks

System modeling & simulation

Technical leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Systems Electrical Engineer to join their fully remote team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the architectural design, development, and integration of complex electrical systems. You will drive technical strategy, ensuring the seamless interaction of various electrical components and subsystems to meet challenging project requirements. This position demands a deep understanding of system-level design principles, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to lead technical initiatives within a distributed team environment, significantly impacting the success of cutting-edge projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable and robust electrical systems, integrating diverse hardware and software components.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and performance specifications for new electrical system developments.
• Lead the technical direction for electrical system integration, testing, and validation efforts.
• Analyze system performance, identify potential bottlenecks or failure points, and develop effective solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers within the remote team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical system designs align with overall product and project goals.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical systems engineering and design, with a focus on system architecture.
• Expertise in embedded systems, power management, control systems, and communication networks.
• Demonstrated experience with system modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and manage distributed engineering teams effectively.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and extensive performance-based bonuses.
• Complete remote work flexibility, allowing for global mobility.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and continuous learning.
• An innovative and collaborative culture that empowers engineers to push technological boundaries.