Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023889/Nthat

Date posted:

Friday, December 5, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Lead cutting-edge hardware design for a leading Defence and Aerospace innovator! Join now as a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer and take ownership of mission-critical projects from concept to production.

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

In this senior role, you’ll spearhead the design, simulation, and development of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for advanced aerospace and defense systems. You’ll mentor junior engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with stringent industry standards. If you’re passionate about high-performance hardware and thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, this is your chance to make an impact.

Education:

B.Eng or M.Eng in Electronic Engineering (or similar)

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Minimum 10 years’ experience (15+ years preferred) in electronic hardware design
Military or Aerospace industry experience advantageous
Proficiency in:
- Altium (non-negotiable)
- LTspice or similar simulation tools
- Microsoft Word & Excel
Expertise in:
- Schematic design, PCB design, circuit simulation and analysis
- Analog, digital, and communication hardware designs
Familiarity with standards: DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, DO-254 (advantageous)
Additional preferred skills:
- High-speed digital design (50GbE to 100GbE)
- MTBF calculations, FMEA circuit analysis
- IPC design courses for Military & Aerospace applications
- Experience with 3U VPX and backplane design
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

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For more information contact:
Nthato Gumede

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