13 Electronics Design jobs in South Africa

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base. Our Head Office is in Belgium, and our South African company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

At Simera Sense, we create high-performance optical payloads that empower satellites to see the Earth in extraordinary detail. We are looking for a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to help us push the boundaries of what is possible in space-based imaging.

In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems that power our payloads, from concept through to launch. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to architect robust, space-ready hardware that performs flawlessly in the harshest environments.

If you are passionate about precision electronics, thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, and want your designs to orbit the Earth, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on the ground and beyond.

Job Purpose :

Lead the design, development, and optimisation of advanced electronic hardware systems for earth observation applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities :

• Attend requirement and proposal discussions with clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interact with sub-contractors to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Design and develop electronics-based products used in spacecraft systems.
• Create and review design documentation, test procedures, and calibration systems.
• Develop embedded firmware for micro-controller and FPGA-based applications.
• Derive technical specifications for sub-system requirements based on market and customer needs.
• Research, develop, and test theoretical and conceptual designs.
• Select and qualify components for electronic designs.
• Simulate and test designs at various levels to ensure reliability and performance in specified operational environments.
• Conduct practical testing and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Document and review all aspects of the design phases.
• Develop production documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Implement innovative solutions to improve product performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering

Required Experience :

• 5 - 10 years of experience in high-reliability electronic product design, analog and digital circuit design, and practical testing and debugging, ideally within the aerospace or defense industry
• Practical experience in testing and debugging electronic circuits, ensuring they meet stringent reliability and performance standards
• Proficiency in embedded software development using languages such as Assembler, C, and C++
• Experience in FPGA development, preferably using VHDL
• Familiarity with various microcontroller architectures
• Skills in schematic creation and PCB layout, preferably using tools like Altium Designer
• Experience in managing projects, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables

Recommendations:

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of radiation effects on electronics
• Experience with configuration or product lifecycle management tools such as Siemens Teamcenter

What we offer :

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
• A competitive salary
• A friendly working environment.

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base. Our Head Office is in Belgium, and our South African company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

At Simera Sense, we create high-performance optical payloads that empower satellites to see the Earth in extraordinary detail. We are looking for a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to help us push the boundaries of what is possible in space-based imaging.

In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems that power our payloads, from concept through to launch. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to architect robust, space-ready hardware that performs flawlessly in the harshest environments.

If you are passionate about precision electronics, thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, and want your designs to orbit the Earth, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on the ground and beyond.

Job Purpose :

Lead the design, development, and optimisation of advanced electronic hardware systems for earth observation applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities :

• Attend requirement and proposal discussions with clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interact with sub-contractors to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Design and develop electronics-based products used in spacecraft systems.
• Create and review design documentation, test procedures, and calibration systems.
• Develop embedded firmware for micro-controller and FPGA-based applications.
• Derive technical specifications for sub-system requirements based on market and customer needs.
• Research, develop, and test theoretical and conceptual designs.
• Select and qualify components for electronic designs.
• Simulate and test designs at various levels to ensure reliability and performance in specified operational environments.
• Conduct practical testing and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Document and review all aspects of the design phases.
• Develop production documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Implement innovative solutions to improve product performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering

Required Experience :

• 5 - 10 years of experience in high-reliability electronic product design, analog and digital circuit design, and practical testing and debugging, ideally within the aerospace or defense industry
• Practical experience in testing and debugging electronic circuits, ensuring they meet stringent reliability and performance standards
• Proficiency in embedded software development using languages such as Assembler, C, and C++
• Experience in FPGA development, preferably using VHDL
• Familiarity with various microcontroller architectures
• Skills in schematic creation and PCB layout, preferably using tools like Altium Designer
• Experience in managing projects, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables

Recommendations:

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of radiation effects on electronics
• Experience with configuration or product lifecycle management tools such as Siemens Teamcenter

What we offer :

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
• A competitive salary
• A friendly working environment.

• Design and simulate power supply circuits for LRUs according to systems engineering specifications
• Complete PCB design and routing using industry-standard tools (Altium non-negotiable)
• Document hardware designs in line with defined engineering processes and hardware design plans
• Participate in peer reviews of electronic hardware and designs
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including software, mechanical, RF, DSP, and aeronautical engineering
• Test and validate designs against relevant industry standards (e.g. DO-160, MIL-STD-704)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to LRU power supply performance
• Stay informed on industry trends and integrate relevant technological advancements into designs

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or similar)
• Strong proficiency in schematic design, circuit simulation, PCB design, and circuit analysis
• Experience using the following tools (non-negotiable):
  
  • Altium for PCB design
  • LTspice (or similar simulation software)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as in collaborative team settings

This function is performed in the Nortech International business division.

The immediate line of responsibility is to the Hardware Development Manager.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This post involves the research and development of new products for all of the four business units of Nortech, namely, Traffic, Parking, HeadCount, and Identipark. The job will involve developing products from initial concept through to a fully qualified, robust prototype using sound engineering principles. All products developed will be competing in international markets and, therefore, need to be of the highest quality standard. Interfacing with the Nortech production facility will be required to facilitate prototype builds, product testing, and final handover of the prototypes for Industrialisation.

QUALIFICATION & KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Minimum BSc Degree in Electronic Engineering
• 3 to 4 years working experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Solid Hardware (electronics) experience in Analogue and Digital Design, including Schematic and PCB design.
• Solid Firmware development experience with Embedded Systems and C.
• Experience in Compliance Testing for Certifications of Product.
• Ability to write or modify PC Based Software in Visual Software Suites.
• Ability to plan a project accurately given a complete specification.
• CPLD, FPGA Design experience would be a plus
• DSP experience would be a plus.
• Ability to impart knowledge of product and train Industrial Engineering, Engineering Services, Test and Repairs Departments at handover.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with departments within the company.
• An eagerness to embrace change and previously unused technologies.
• A responsible, self-motivated individual driven to meet deadlines.
• A meticulous individual with significant attention to detail.

THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Design of electronic products from concept, technology research, full technical product specification, design of schematic and PCB using Altium Designer, design of firmware – right through to a fully qualified, robust prototype.
• Walking the product through the production facility during the first-off prototype builds.
• Full spectrum bench-testing and verification, environmental verification and Electromagnetic Compliance verification.
• Liaising with the Industrial Engineering Department to get the product fully industrialised.
• Training of Engineering Services and Test and Repairs Departments to be able to support the final product.
• Firmware Development for Microcontrollers – generally done in C.
• Occasional PC Software development for testing purposes – these will generally be done in C / C++ / Visual Basic / Java / TCL.
• Liaising with the Software developers to integrate components into complete systems.
• Designing with DSPs, ARM Processors, 8051 based Microcontrollers, PICs, Motorola Micros, and FPGAs.

Activities connected with the Job:

• Schematic and PCB Design - 30%
• Firmware Development - 40%
• Documentation - 5%
• Interfacing with other departments - 5%
• Testing - 20%

Structure:

The Hardware Development Engineer will report to the Hardware Development Manager.

His/her interpersonal roles within the organisation will be:

• To liaise with the Sales and Marketing departments
• To liaise with Industrial Engineering staff
• To liaise with Engineering Services Staff
• To liaise with Planning and Production Staff

Success in the function is more objectively measured by:

• The ability to translate market requirements into a technical specification
• The ability to accurately plan projects to meet all specifications and requirements
• The ability to meet the deadlines set out in the project planning phase
• The quality and durability of products designed
• The ability to speedily resolve problems arising
• The ability to interface with other departments within the organisation

The candidate appointed to this position will be expected to:

• Manage himself/herself with little supervision
• Produce results in line with commitments and agreed objectives

ENVIRONMENT:

A world-class Security Specialist in Centurion seeks the technical expertise of a Hardware Firmware Design Engineer who is proficient in Firmware development (HDL compiled for FPGAs), Hardware development, testing and integration. You will develop common and reusable HDL library building blocks based on industry standards (VHDL) while designing high-speed digital hardware using technologies such FPGA SOCs. The successful incumbent must possess a B.Eng. Degree in Electronics and preferably 5 years experience in Firmware or Hardware Design (HDL), Design documentation (Requirement capture to Testing capture), VHDL Coding and industry practices and standards., FPGA based Hardware Design experience & Hardware bring-up (Testing and debugging).

DUTIES:

• Develop common and reusable HDL library building blocks based on industry standards (VHDL).
• Design of high-speed digital hardware using technologies such FPGA SOCs.
• Design of test environments using tools such as ModelSim.
• Create and maintain development documentation according to the Hardware development process (Requirements, Design Descriptions and Test Documentation).
• Configuration and version control of the baselines using GIT.
• Interface with Project Management team and provide feedback on progress and schedule.

Typical design technologies utilized are:

• Xilinx, Microsemi, Intel/Altera FPGA and SOCs
• Highspeed serial interfaces
• CAN interfaces
• PCIe interfaces
• Gigabit Ethernet
• DDR Memory

Typical tools utilized are:

• Vivado, LiberoSoC and Quartus Prime
• HDL Designer
• ModelSim and QuestaSim
• HyperLynx
• Mentor Designer
• LTSpice (analog simulations)
• DOORS for requirement capturing

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• B.Eng. Degree (Electronics).

Experience/Skills

• 5 Years experience in Firmware or Hardware Design (HDL) will be an advantage.
• Design documentation (Requirement capture to Testing capture).
• Skilled in VHDL Coding and industry practices and standards.
• FPGA based Hardware Design experience.
• Hardware bring-up (Testing and debugging).

Advantageous

• Relevant Honours and Masters.
• Firmware with the focus on radar and electronic warfare.
• High-speed A2D interfacing to FPGAs, transceivers.
• Xilinx RFSOC.
• Analog design
• Fibre communication.
• EMI design concepts.

ATTRIBUTES:

Leadership: Guides and mentors Junior Engineers, making decisions, and driving the project forward.

Works Autonomously: Being self-reliant in solving complex problems without constant supervision.

Forthcoming: Proactively shares ideas, concerns, and feedback with the team.

Oral and Written Communication: Effectively conveys technical concepts and project updates to stakeholders.

Enthusiasm: Shows a genuine passion for Engineering and stays motivated in challenging situations.

Meets Deadlines: Prioritizes tasks effectively and manages time to ensure project milestones are met.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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The core purpose of the job focuses on the design and development of electronic building systems and devices used in construction and infrastructure projects, such as communication systems, security systems, and energy management systems. The job requires close liaison with architects and other engineers to ensure that electronic systems are integrated into construction projects and meet safety, reliability, and sustainability standards.

• Develop electronic system specifications and designs based on customer requirements and design standards.
• Collaborate with architects, construction managers, and other engineers to ensure that electronic systems are feasible and integrated into construction projects and meet all client requirements.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software and other engineering tools to create and refine electronic system designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to determine the viability of new designs and electronic system techniques.
• Develop and maintain contract and project documentation, including design reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure that electronic systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements and adhere to safety, reliability, and sustainability standards.
• Collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary project team to ensure that electronic systems are installed, tested, and commissioned on time and within budget.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings, making recommendations to senior project management team members.
• Conduct regular project team meetings and provide guidance and support to multi-disciplinary project team members.
• Ensure that all project stakeholders are kept informed of project progress and any project planning and milestone changes.

• BSc/BEng Degree or BTech (Electronics).
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
• Strong technical background in electronics engineering.
• Five (5) of the ten (10) years post-professional registration (Pr Eng) should be in planning and implementing electronics systems in production environments.
• Knowledge of construction processes and standards, as well as experience with project management.

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SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented

PCB Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES022203/Phind

Date posted:

Friday, July 4, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented PCB Design Engineer to join our client’s engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, layout, and development of printed circuit boards for a variety of electronic products, ensuring optimal performance, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and layout of multi-layer PCBs using Altium Designer or similar tools.
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineers to translate schematics into PCB layouts.
• Perform Design Rule Checks (DRC) and ensure that designs meet EMC and safety standards.
• Generate manufacturing documentation and BOMs for production.
• Work closely with manufacturers and suppliers to optimize designs for cost-effective manufacturing.
• Assist with prototype testing and troubleshooting PCB-related issues.
• Stay updated with the latest PCB technologies and design trends.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in PCB design and layout.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, Eagle, or equivalent CAD software.
• Strong understanding of high-speed design principles, EMI/EMC considerations, and signal integrity.
• Experience with SMT and through-hole technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

• Experience with rigid-flex or HDI PCB designs.
• Knowledge of embedded systems or firmware development is a plus.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and compliance processes.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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Alaris Antennas is looking for a talented and motivated PCB Design Engineer with a passion for digital electronic circuit design and simulations to join our team. As a leading global provider of advanced antenna systems and solutions for the defence, aerospace, and telecommunications industries, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology to global defence, homeland security, and specialised antenna markets.

Why join us?
Working in the Alaris team will equip you with the following opportunities and benefits:

• Be part of a dynamic company that values innovation, growth, and collaboration.
• Opportunity to shape the future of the company and make a significant impact on its growth.
• Competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and benefits.
• A supportive work environment that fosters career development and professional growth.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• Strong experience in PCB design and digital circuit simulations.
• Relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

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