Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer

Recruiter:

RareCruit

Job Ref:

CPT000906/NC

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer who thrives in high-stakes environments where precision, reliability, and performance are non-negotiable?

An established defence and aerospace engineering organisation is seeking a highly experienced engineer to join the team!

This role is for engineers who want full technical ownership, complex challenges, and hardware that must perform flawlessly

CPT | Permanent | Negotiable

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities

End-to-end electronic hardware of LRUs — from concept through production
Schematic design, simulation, PCB layout and routing using Altium
Leading and participating in peer design reviews
Technical leadership and mentorship of junior engineers
Cross-functional collaboration with software, mechanical, DSP, RF and aeronautical teams
Hardware testing, validation and qualification to industry and military standards
Troubleshooting complex analog, digital and communication circuit issues
Ensuring compliance with formal hardware design and documentation processes

Essential:

BEng / MEng in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
10+ years’ experience (15+ preferred)
Strong hands-on expertise with Altium and LTspice (or similar)
Deep experience in analog, digital and communications hardware design
Ability to work independently and follow structured design processes
Own transport

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