Junior Electronic Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client, a specialised leader in South African defence engineering that designs and manufactures advanced fire control and sighting systems for military and land-based weapon platforms, is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Junior Electronic Engineers to join their growing engineering team involved in the design, manufacture, testing, and evaluation of advanced military equipment and systems.
This role offers exceptional exposure to a wide variety of electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems, with structured mentorship and hands-on experience designed to accelerate professional growth and technical expertise.

POSITION INFO:
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Under guidance and mentorship, the successful candidate will be involved in:

• Designing electronic subsystems for electro-mechanical systems.
• Implementing designs, including:
• PCB design
• PCB assembly and prototype development
• Embedded software development (where applicable)
• Testing, evaluating, modifying, and re-testing equipment integrated with mechanical components.
• Measuring system performance to ensure compliance with client specifications.
• Assisting with project budgets and timelines.
• Providing hardware and software support within the factory and potentially at client sites.
• Supporting clients with technical queries and product-related matters.
• Liaising with suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Writing technical and test reports.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date build history documentation.

• Project management and systems engineering.
• Electronic design for electro-optical equipment, including:
• Cameras
• Thermal imagers
• Laser range finders
• Design and utilisation of test equipment for electro-optical and electro-mechanical military systems.
• Generation of technical documentation required for delivery and archiving of military hardware designs.
• Development of technical skills based on individual strengths, interests, and career aspirations.

• A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Able to research solutions and solve problems proactively.
• Confident when communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, engineers, and end users.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to occasionally work additional hours to meet project deliverables.

• Electronic design
• Embedded systems
• Electro-mechanical integration
• Electro-optical technologies
• Systems engineering
• Project management
• Testing and evaluation of military equipment

• Work on cutting-edge military and electro-mechanical systems.
• Receive hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Develop expertise across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Gain international client exposure and travel opportunities.
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.
• Join a team that values learning, initiative, and technical excellence.