Development Engineer (Hardware) - Modderfontein

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

4RVV3367

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting an experienced Development Engineer – Hardware to join a technically advanced engineering environment focused on designing and industrialising electronic systems used in demanding, real-world applications.

POSITION INFO:

- Development Engineer (Hardware) - Modderfontein - R55 000 to R60 000 CTC
  
  Car Allowance, Plus, Med Aid, Retirement benefit - Pension/Provident & Group Life, Plus, Fuel Claim monthly for both Private & Business travel
  
  We are recruiting an experienced Development Engineer – Hardware to join a technically advanced engineering environment focused on designing and industrialising electronic systems used in demanding, real-world applications.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Design and develop analog & digital electronic circuits and embedded systems
  
  Build, test, and validate prototypes for performance and reliability
  
  Support product industrialisation, DFM/DFT, and production readiness
  
  Ensure EMC/EMI compliance and adherence to safety and regulatory standards
  
  Collaborate cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and production teams
  
  Provide technical support, documentation, and mentorship to junior engineers
  
  Key Requirements
  
  BEng / BSc Engineering (Electronics) or equivalent
  
  Minimum 5 years experience in electronic product development
  
  Strong experience in embedded systems, C/C++, and PCB design (Altium advantageous)
  
  Solid understanding of hardware/software integration
  
  Experience with microcontrollers, DSP, communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet)
  
  Hands-on lab experience and exposure to EMC, testing, and certification processes
  
  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
  
  This role suits a proactive, detail-driven engineer who enjoys innovation, ownership, and working on high-reliability products.

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