Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES022906/RS

Date posted:

Friday, October 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A defence company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer.

POSITION INFO:
The Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer will lead the design, development, and testing of LRUs for a leading Defence/Aerospace company. 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

Key Responsibilities / Main Job Duties:

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

Qualification And/Or Professional License(s) & Skills:

BEng in Electronic, MEng in Electronics, or similar
Minimum 10 years' experience. 15 years and more preferred
Experience in the Military and/or Aerospace industry would be advantageous
Skills: Schematic design, PCB design, simulation of circuits, analysis of circuits, development processes, and testing procedures

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