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  • Post Date: March 11, 2025
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Job title:  Senior Hardware Engineer

Locations: Centurion / Pretoria region
A position is available for a Senior Hardware Engineer with 5 or more years of experience in hardware design and development, with a focus on embedded systems.

Our client’s mission is driven by innovative hardware solutions that power embedded systems, real-time analytics, and advanced AI applications. The Hardware Development Team plays a crucial role in bringing these ideas to life by designing, testing, and optimising high-performance electronic platforms.

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of complex electronic hardware systems, from schematic design to PCB layout and testing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, firmware, and mechanical designs into robust, scalable products. Your expertise will drive innovation in low-power electronics, high-speed signal processing, and RF communication, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest performance and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and testing of high-performance electronic hardware solutions.
  • Architect and design schematics and multi-layer PCBs using Altium Designer or equivalent tools.
  • Conduct circuit simulations and analysis to validate designs for performance, power efficiency, and signal integrity.
  • Oversee hardware prototyping, debugging, and optimisation to meet product specifications.
  • Define EMI/EMC compliance strategies and design best practices for hardware reliability.
  • Collaborate closely with firmware, software, and mechanical engineers to integrate hardware seamlessly into system-level designs.
  • Guide DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Testability) to ensure smooth production and scalability.
  • Evaluate and select components and technologies to meet system requirements, cost constraints, and lifecycle considerations.
  • Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and best practices for hardware development.
  • Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation in our products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development, with a focus on embedded systems.
  • Strong proficiency in schematic design and PCB layout (Altium Designer preferred).
  • Experience with high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and power management.
  • Hands-on expertise in RF design, wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, etc.), and low-power systems.
  • Deep understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and compliance testing.
  • Proficiency in hardware debugging and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other lab tools.
  • Knowledge of firmware-hardware interactions, including microcontroller and FPGA integration.
  • Strong experience with manufacturing processes, including DFM and DFT best practices.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex hardware development projects.

Bonus Points & Other Considerations

  • Experience with AI acceleration hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, TPU, FPGA-based AI inferencing).
  • Familiarity with edge computing and IoT hardware architectures.
  • Knowledge of thermal management and mechanical integration for compact electronics.
  • Experience designing low-power, battery-operated systems.
  • Understanding of secure hardware design and cryptographic modules.
Note: 

  • Although we endeavour to provide feedback to all applicants, should you not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
  • Successful applicants will be contacted within 14 days of applying.
  • Let’s Recruit reserves the right to cancel or amend an advertised vacancy at any time.
To apply, send your detailed resume to nadia@letsrecruit.co.za

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