Electronic Development Engineer
IT – Software Development
Pretoria/Centurion – Gauteng – South Africa
ENVIRONMENT:
Our Client is a global leader in defense and security solutions. They are currently seeking an Electronic Development Engineer to join their technical team in the design, development, assembly, testing, and verification of hardware products. This role encompasses various engineering disciplines, including Radio Frequency (RF) and Antennas, Digital Electronics, Firmware and Embedded Software, Mixed-Signal Design (including Power Supply), and Signal Processing Software. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, with the potential to take on design authority in a specialized engineering discipline or progress into a Product Owner/Manager role for a specific product line.
DUTIES:
Product Roadmap & Innovation
- Provide insights on the latest engineering technology trends to inform product development.
- Define detailed module-level requirements within product specifications.
Product Development & Execution
- Lead research, design, and development in line with the company’s product development process.
- Execute functional design, schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and firmware development.
- Oversee mechanical design, RF/Analog & Antenna design, and power supply integration.
- Ensure compliance through functional qualification testing.
Industrialization & Qualification
- Support smooth handover to production with baseline documentation and training.
- Develop testing jigs and software for product verification.
- Ensure reliability and maintainability through rigorous testing and qualification processes.
Product Documentation & Process Management
- Define and track product requirements using requirements management tools.
- Establish and maintain product baselines and technical documentation.
- Address obsolescence and propose component replacements.
Financial & Client Management
- Contribute to budget planning and product cost calculations.
- Provide product-related support, demonstrations, training, and troubleshooting.
Supplier & Vendor Coordination
- Assist in supplier evaluation and resolution of technical issues.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum B. Eng Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
- Applicable development experience.
- Product Development Process knowledge and application.
- Detail design execution.
- Applied knowledge in the applicable Engineering Discipline (example RF, Antennas, Digital design, Mixed signal, etc..).
- Knowledge of applicable design tools and calculations (example: EM transmissions, Firmware and Embedded SW design, Signal processing, etc..).
ATTRIBUTES:
- Creative thinking and strong problem solving.
- Work in a disciplined project environment.