Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical Engineer, Senior)

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

Job summary

A leading space technology firm located in South Africa's Gauteng is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to focus on designing, building, and testing electronic systems for various space projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in ECAD tools. Responsibilities include developing circuit layouts, engineering electromechanical systems, and preparing documentation for design reviews. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced missions in the space industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electronic circuits.
• Experience with PCB layout.
• Proficiency in Spice-based simulation.
• Familiarity with designing for commercial or space applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test space-based electronics.
• Develop electronic circuit layouts using ECAD software.
• Engineer electromechanical systems.
• Prepare documentation for design reviews and presentations.
• Conduct technical presentations and reviews.

Skills

Design electrical circuits

Use ECAD software

Develop circuit layouts

Validate designs through simulation

Collaborate technically

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD software

Diptrace

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical Engineer, Senior) is a role at Redwire Space located in our new facility in Georgetown, IN, focusing on designing, building, and testing space-based electronics for a variety of projects.

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. This opportunity offers 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 Experience (required)
• Digital circuit design :
• Low-speed (