Western Cape: Lead Hardware Development Engineer posted by The Hiring House

Responsibilities
– 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 company’s systems and equipment
– Perform minor support roles within the company, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:  
– Suitable Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (BSc Eng/BEng).Please call us

 Required Skills and Experience: 
– 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
– Proficiency in Electronic Design & simulation (analogue and digital), PCB design and manufacturing (Altium). 

Recommended Skills and Experience:  
– High-speed routing, PCIe, SATA, Gigabit Ethernet proficiency and experience;  
– Knowledge of RTCA-DO 254 design standards
– Suitable Master’s Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (MSc Eng/MEng).

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NB: Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.