• 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 optimization 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

Skills & Experience:

• 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.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development, with a focus on embedded systems

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic or Mechatonic Engineering
• Experience with AI acceleration hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, TPU, FPGA-based AI inferencing) – Advantageous
• Familiarity with edge computing and IoT hardware architectures – Advantageous
• Knowledge of thermal management and mechanical integration for compact electronics – Advantageous
• Experience designing low-power, battery-operated systems – Advantageous
• Understanding of secure hardware design and cryptographic modules – Advantageous

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered
 

Contact MALIEKA DAWOOD on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTE026561.
 
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Senior Hardware Engineer position available in Western Cape, Western Cape. This job position was posted by Communicate Finance. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-03-23 at 01:10:42 in the It Computer category