Senior Telecom Hardware Engineer — Drive Hardware Innovation

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Performance bonuses

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecommunications Hardware Engineer for our client’s facility in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced telecom hardware systems, specifying requirements and validating performance to ensure reliability and scalability.

The role requires 8+ years in telecom hardware, strong analog/digital circuit, power electronics, and RF knowledge, with hands-on use of Altium Designer, Cadence, and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications hardware engineering.
• Experience in designing and developing complex electronic hardware for telecom applications.
• In-depth knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and RF principles.
• Proficiency with hardware design tools (Altium Designer, Cadence) and simulation software.
• Experience with hardware testing and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop telecommunications hardware components and systems, including power, signaling, and transmission equipment.
• Specify hardware requirements based on system architecture and performance goals.
• Evaluate and select electronic components and subsystems from vendors.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of hardware designs, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues encountered during development, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with software and firmware engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software.
• Prepare detailed hardware design documentation, schematics, and bill of materials (BOM).
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in hardware technology and telecommunications standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior hardware engineers.
• Manage vendor relationships for hardware component sourcing and qualification.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

Power electronics

RF principles

Analytical and debugging skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Oscilloscopes

Signal analyzers

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecommunications Hardware Engineer for our client’s facility in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced telecom hardware systems, specifying requirements and validating performance to ensure reliability and scalability.

The role requires 8+ years in telecom hardware, strong analog/digital circuit, power electronics, and RF knowledge, with hands-on use of Altium Designer, Cadence, and test equipment.