Electronic Hardware Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES025807/SV

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Ready to design cutting-edge electronics that power real-world industrial systems? Join a high-performance engineering team where your hardware designs move from concept to field-ready products used in demanding environments.

POSITION INFO:
An innovative engineering and technology company is looking for a Development Engineer – Hardware to design and develop advanced electronic systems used in industrial applications. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, you will contribute to the full product lifecycle — from circuit design and prototyping to production-ready solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical electronic systems, collaborating closely with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure that products are robust, reliable, and ready for real-world conditions. You will play a key role in creating high-quality hardware solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous innovation.

Education & Skills:

BEng (Electronics) / BSc Engineering (Electronics) or equivalent qualification.

Job Experience & Skills Required:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in:

Analog and digital circuit design
Embedded systems design and programming
Industrialisation and product development of electronic systems
Hardware and software integration in embedded environments
C/C++ programming for embedded applications
PCB design (experience with Altium Designer highly advantageous)
Working with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and digital signal processing (DSP)
Communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, and ethernet
Circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, PSpice, MATLAB or equivalent)
Reading and interpreting technical schematics and datasheets
Design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT)
EMC/EMI compliance and relevant industry standards
Version control systems, such as Git or SVN
Laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers, and multimeters)

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Shaleen van Staden

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