Junior Electronic Engineer

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

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Date posted:

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Location:

centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable depending on experience

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking a junior Electronic Engineer (0–3 years’ experience) to join their engineering and R&D team in Centurion, South Africa. This role is open to recent graduates and early-career engineers looking to build their expertise in advanced hardware development for international defense and aerospace applications.

POSITION INFO:

The company is part of a globally operating defense technology group with headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The Centurion-based team operates as a key engineering hub focused on the design and delivery of ITAR-free, Electro-Optical (EO) systems, used across land, naval, and airborne platforms throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on engineering role where the successful candidate will be involved in the design, testing, and integration of complex electronic subsystems. You will contribute to the full product development cycle, working alongside a cross-functional team of engineers in optics, mechanics, software, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop custom electronic hardware for EO systems, including analog and digital circuits.
Assist in embedded system development using microcontrollers, FPGAs, or SoCs.
Support prototyping, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on system integration and testing.
Produce clear and maintainable design documentation, schematics, and BOMs.
Participate in R&D initiatives to explore and evaluate new technologies.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering (BEng or equivalent) – Essential.
0–3 years of relevant experience in electronics development (industry or academic).
Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals.
Experience or interest in embedded systems, firmware, microcontrollers, or FPGAs is a plus.
Proficiency in tools such as Altium Designer, MATLAB, or circuit simulation tools is beneficial.
Ability to work collaboratively in a technical, fast-paced environment.
South African citizenship or valid work permit required.

Why This Role?

Be part of a globally recognised defence engineering group.
Work on mission-critical technologies used in real operational environments.
Gain full-lifecycle exposure—from R&D and design to integration and qualification.
Join a team that values technical excellence, ownership, and hands-on problem-solving.
Grow your career within a high-impact international engineering environment.

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