Senior Systems Engineer - Electrical

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Fully remote

Global health coverage

Professional development budget

Conferences and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a strong Electrical Engineering background to join their fully remote team. This role focuses on the architectural design, integration, and optimization of complex electrical systems that underpin critical infrastructure and advanced technology solutions.

Candidates should have 10+ years in systems engineering, and a Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering with a specialization in electrical systems.
• Experience in system architecture design, modeling, and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop complex electrical systems focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Oversee the integration of electrical subsystems ensuring interoperability and functionality.
• Conduct thorough system analysis, performance tuning, and root cause investigations for complex issues.
• Develop and implement rigorous testing protocols and validation strategies for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to define system requirements and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams in a remote work environment.

Skills

System architecture design

Modeling & simulation

Remote leadership

Electrical systems

Power systems

Control theory

Embedded systems

Signal processing

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with a strong background in Electrical Engineering to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role involves the architectural design, integration, and optimization of complex electrical systems that underpin critical infrastructure and advanced technological solutions. You will work collaboratively with a distributed team of experts, leveraging your deep technical knowledge to tackle multifaceted engineering challenges and drive innovation. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels in a remote setting and thrives on solving intricate system-level problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop complex electrical systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Oversee the integration of various electrical subsystems, ensuring seamless interoperability and functionality.
• Conduct thorough system analysis, performance tuning, and root cause investigations for complex issues.
• Develop and implement rigorous testing protocols and validation strategies for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to define system requirements and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams in a remote work environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering with a specialization in electrical systems.
• Extensive experience in system architecture design, modeling, and simulation.
• In-depth knowledge of power systems, control theory, embedded systems, and signal processing.
• Proficiency with advanced engineering software tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects in a remote, collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including salary and long-term incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with global flexibility.
• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and advanced training.
• Opportunity to shape the future of innovative technological systems from Gauteng .