Space Electronics Engineer - Embedded & Hardware Lead

CubeSpace ADCS; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CubeSpace ADCS in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks a multidisciplinary Electronic Engineer to own the design, development and integration of electronic hardware, PCB layout and embedded systems for space-grade products.

You will drive product development from concept through qualification, working with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable systems that meet aerospace requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in embedded systems and electronic product design.
• Strong knowledge of power system design.
• Experience with MCU/ DSP architectures and embedded operating systems.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic hardware design and initial embedded firmware development, maintaining an intimate understanding of the product’s low‑level behaviour and architecture.
• Drive the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through PDR, CDR, QR, and delivery of a complete, compliant product data pack.
• Collaborate closely with Electronic, Systems Engineering, Software, Mechanical, Project Management, and Environmental Qualification teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Support and participate in qualification and environmental testing, validating outputs against project and customer requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and control product documentation, including ICDs, user manuals, and supporting technical artefacts.
• Provide technical support to Client Support, assisting with customer queries when required.
• Support Production and Test teams through training, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of technical issues.
• Research, evaluate, and apply new technologies where beneficial to product performance, reliability, or manufacturability.
• Uphold aerospace-grade standards where precision, traceability, and quality are critical at all times.

Job description

CubeSpace ADCS in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks a multidisciplinary Electronic Engineer to own the design, development and integration of electronic hardware, PCB layout and embedded systems for space-grade products.

You will drive product development from concept through qualification, working with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable systems that meet aerospace requirements.