Somerset West: Lead Hardware Development Engineer posted by Datafin
Posted on 2025-05-28 00:00:00
| Employer | Datafin |
|---|---|
| Category | Development |
| Location | Western Cape / Somerset West |
Job Summary
Somerset West – Western Cape – South Africa
- Take a lead role in the development of system-level plans, processes, procedures, and internal standards towards compliance with aerospace and safety standards and guidelines.
- Lead the translation of requirements into system/subsystem-level requirements that can feed hardware and software requirements.
- Liaise with new and existing clients and support new business development.
- Perform requirements validation through bidirectional traceability and through review of requirements for compliance with standards.
- Develop system architectures and comprehensive system designs to fulfil the system/subsystem-level requirements. This may include supporting analyses such as reliability analyses towards proving system safety.
- Develop system level verification plans, test cases, and procedures towards full test coverage of system/subsystem-level requirements.
- Lead the execution, analysis, review and quality assurance of system-level test cases and procedures. Develop tools to support systems engineering processes, with a focus on automating activities such as verification and validation, continuous integration etc.
- Guide the development and maintenance of system design documentation, including interface specifications, operator manuals, maintenance manuals, training material etc.
- Plan, lead and support the integration, testing, review and sign-off of system designs with the client. This will often require on-site support and typically span integration, ground testing and flight testing.
- Guide the management of various internal or external system-level projects to ensure adherence to processes, timelines, budgets and quality standards. Maintain effective client communication by presenting complex technical information in a clear and accessible manner, fostering strong client relationships.
- Deliver client support and training to ensure clients are fully equipped to operate and benefit from the companys systems and equipment; and
- Perform minor support roles within the company, as required.
- Suitable Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (BSc Eng/BEng).
- 8 -15 years of relevant industry experience.
- Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills both internal and external facing.
- Solid project management skills, capable of organizing and coordinating tasks across multiple projects.
- An analytical mindset to address technical challenges effectively.
- Willingness to travel for ground testing and flight testing as required; and
- Proficiency in Electronic Design & simulation (analogue and digital), PCB design and manufacturing (Altium).
- High-speed routing, PCIe, SATA, Gigabit Ethernet proficiency and experience.
- Knowledge of RTCA-DO 254 design standards; and
- Suitable Masters Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (MSc Eng/MEng).
- Ability to learn quickly and absorb new information efficiently.
- Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills; and
- High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
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