Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer - Hybrid (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer for a fully remote role with collaboration alongside teams in the Durban, KwaZulu-Natal region. You will design, develop, implement, and test embedded software and hardware systems that power our industrial automation solutions.

You should have strong proficiency with microcontrollers, RTOS, and hardware-software integration, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment to deliver robust, reliable embedded systems

Qualifications

• Experience designing and testing embedded software for microcontrollers.
• Strong RTOS and hardware-software integration knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware for microcontrollers.

Skills

Embedded firmware

RTOS

Microcontrollers

HW/SW integration

Job description

About the Role Our client, a frontrunner in developing intelligent automation solutions for industrial applications, is looking for a talented and experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to join their entirely remote workforce. While the team may be based across various locations, this role will require close collaboration with colleagues operating out of the **Durban, KwaZulu-Natal** region, contributing to the development of next-generation control systems. You will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and testing of embedded software and hardware systems that are the brains behind our innovative products. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while being part of a forward-thinking, agile engineering team. We pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and shared success. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating robust, efficient, and reliable embedded solutions, coupled with a strong understanding of microcontrollers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware-software integration. You will play a key role in the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of industrial automation and make a significant impact on the efficiency and safety of various industries. Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware for microcontrollers and