Electronic Hardware Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026103/SV

Date posted:

Monday, May 18, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

Take the lead in designing cutting-edge electronics that power real-world industrial applications. Work with a top-tier engineering team to turn bold hardware concepts into reliable, field-ready products.

POSITION INFO:

An innovative engineering and technology environment is seeking a Development Engineer – Hardware to design and develop advanced electronic systems for industrial applications. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will be involved across the full product lifecycle – from circuit design and prototyping through to production-ready hardware.
This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical electronic systems, collaborating closely with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust and reliable solutions for real-world operating conditions. You will also play a key role in driving high-quality hardware design, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to ongoing technical 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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For more information contact:
Shaleen van Staden

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