Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical Engineer, Senior)

Redwire Space; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to design, build, and test space-based electronics. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in electronic circuit design and a passion for commercial space projects. Responsibilities include working with ECAD tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a mission to advance humanity's presence in space.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electronic circuits using ECAD tools.
• Experience with PCB layout and Spice-based simulation.
• Two successful product releases.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test space-based electronics for multiple projects.
• Develop electronic circuit layouts using ECAD software.
• Validate designs through simulation, mathematics, and prototype testing.

Skills

Digital circuit design

Analog circuit design

ECAD tools proficiency

Project collaboration

High-speed communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Diptrace

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer (Senior)

Join Redwire Space as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Georgetown, IN. This role focuses on designing, building, and testing space‑based electronics for various projects.

The ideal candidate is passionate about commercial space and skilled in both digital and analog circuit design, test, and analysis.

Summary: Redwire Space Technologies is a leading provider of in‑space manufacturing technologies across biology, materials science and pharmaceuticals. We work with NASA and commercial partners to develop micro‑gravity research tools and provide a chance to contribute to advanced missions and advance humanity’s presence in space.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test space‑based electronics for multiple projects.
• Develop electronic circuit layouts using ECAD software.
• Design VAC and VDC analog circuits up to V, including sensors and ADC / DAC interfaces.
• Create digital circuits with microcontrollers and high‑speed communication (I2C, CAN, RS‑232, RS‑485, USB, Ethernet).
• Engineer electromechanical systems (stepper motors, DC motors, solenoids, pumps, sensors, switches) and apply control system principles.
• Design for high‑reliability and EMI‑sensitive environments; maintain compliance with EMI / EMC / ESD standards.
• Validate designs through simulation, mathematics, and prototype testing.
• Collaborate technically with customers, product and project managers.
• Prepare documentation for design reviews, verifications and presentations.
• Conduct reviews, meetings and technical presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electronic circuits using ECAD tools; PCB layout experience.
• Proficiency in Spice‑based simulation.
• Experience working with software, mechanical and manufacturing / procurement teams.
• Two successful product releases.
• Experience designing for commercial or space applications.
• Familiarity with Diptrace, Altium, or KiCad.
• Digital / Analog circuit design experience (required); low‑speed digital circuit design capability.