Centurion: Senior Hardware Test Engineer posted by Network Finance

You will be responsible for the design and integration of advanced test systems, contributing to the full lifecycle of test bench development — from architectural design to qualification and maintenance support. This is a senior technical role requiring both hands-on engineering and leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to project planning, statements of work, and labour estimations for test bench development projects
• Derive lower-level hardware requirements for test benches
• Perform high-level architectural design and detailed design, and establish manufacturing baselines
• Lead scheduling, procurement, and assembly processes
• Coordinate mechanical design and assembly drawings
• Oversee and participate in integration, testing, and qualification of test benches
• Maintain documentation in line with development processes
• Manage configuration and version control baselines
• Provide fault-finding, repair, and maintenance support on test benches

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency with National Instruments and other general test equipment
• Experience with MW and RF-related test equipment
• Understanding of signal integrity concepts between test equipment and units under test
• Strong background in electronic hardware design
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience is advantageous
• C# development experience is beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical teams
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a group-oriented development environment

Competencies:

• Experience in engineering and testing procedures
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits and equipment functions
• Fault-finding and repair capabilities
• Requirements analysis and writing skills
• Test systems architectural and hardware design expertise
• Digital and analogue electronic design experience
• Proven technical leadership experience

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Eng. (Electronics) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5+ years in test equipment and unit test integration
• Minimum 10+ years in test system development and electronic circuit design

Please forward your CV to *****@*****.co.za