Hardware Engineer (LRU PCB Design)

Recruiter:

RareCruit

Job Ref:

CPT001408/CH

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A global company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer (Power Supply) to join their team!

Market Related Salary | On Site | Cape Town | Permanent

POSITION INFO:
The Junior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer will specialize in the design, development, and testing of power supplies for LRUs. This role requires a strong technical background and experience in electronic circuit simulation and design as well as the ability to lead the LRU development process from preliminary design through to production.

Responsibilities:

Design, simulate and complete PCB design and routing of Power Supplies of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) according to specifications provided by systems engineer
Follow the defined electronic hardware design processes and document design according to hardware design plan
Take part in peer reviews of LRUs
Collaborate with software, mechanical, DSP, RF and aeronautical teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware LRUs
Test and validate power supplies designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (DO-160, MIL-STD-704)
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to LRU power supplies design and performance
Stay updated with the latest advancements in electronic hardware technologies and apply them to projects

Requirements:

Qualification and/or professional license(s):
- B. Eng Electric or Electronic, M. Eng Electric or Electronic or similar

Proficiency in certain applications and/or software
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Altium, LTspice

Sound knowledge of:
- Schematic design, PCB design, simulation of circuits, analysis of circuits.

Non-negotiable skills:
Altium
LTspice or similar

Additional information:
Self motivated individual that can work without guidance, but also work in a group when required

For more information on the Junior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer (Power Supply) role please get in touch with Caitlin Hart

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