Software Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023584/RS

Date posted:

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a talented Embedded Hardware Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing hardware for cutting-edge embedded systems used in our next-generation products.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a talented Embedded Hardware Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing hardware for cutting-edge embedded systems used in our next-generation products.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop hardware circuits for embedded systems (microcontrollers, sensors, power management, communication interfaces, etc.)
Create schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD)
Select components based on performance, cost, and availability
Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment
Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product integration
Prepare technical documentation, BOMs, and design specifications
Assist in EMC/EMI testing, regulatory compliance, and design optimization for manufacturability

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
Strong knowledge of embedded hardware design principles
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, PIC, AVR, ESP32, etc.)
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools
Familiarity with communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, BLE, etc.)
Experience using hardware debugging tools and test equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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