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Senior Hardware Engineer

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💎 Seniority level: Senior, 5+ years

📍 Location: South Africa

💸 Salary: 75000.0 - 120000.0 ZAR per year

🔍 Industry: Embedded Systems

🏢 Company: The Internet of Behaviors Company

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 5+ years

🪄 Skills: Embedded Systems

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development, with a focus on embedded systems.
  • 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.
Responsibilities:
  • 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.
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