About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Development Engineer to join our multidisciplinary technical team in the design, development, assembly, testing, and verification of advanced hardware products. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse engineering disciplines such as Radio Frequency & Antennas, Digital, Firmware & Embedded Software, Mixed Signal (including Power Supply), and Signal Processing Software while contributing to innovative product development from concept through industrialisation.

As you grow in the role, you will have the opportunity to take on Design Authority responsibilities for a specific engineering discipline, or even become the Product Owner/Manager for a dedicated product line.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum: BEng in Electronic Engineering (or similar qualification).

• Experience: 8–15 years in product development, with proven experience in your applicable engineering discipline.

Technical Competencies

• Proven expertise in engineering analysis, problem-solving, and technical support.

• Applied knowledge of RF, Antennas, Digital, Mixed Signal, Firmware, or related specialisations.

• Familiarity with design tools, calculations, and simulation methods relevant to your discipline.

• Creative thinking and structured project execution.

• Strong understanding of the Product Development Process and industrialisation practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Roadmap & Technical Direction

• Provide insights on technology trends within your engineering discipline to influence product strategy.

• Define module-level requirements for incorporation into product specifications.

2. Product Development Execution

• Conduct research, design, and development in line with the company’s Product Development Process.

• Execute detailed designs from concept and simulation through prototyping and review.

• Perform schematic design and PCB layout reviews.

• Lead RF/Analogue, Power Supply, Mixed Signal, Firmware, and Embedded Software design efforts.

• Oversee functional qualification, verification, and compliance testing at module and system levels.

• Support product industrialisation, including manufacturability and testability planning.

3. Documentation & Process Management

• Formulate and maintain SRU (module) and LRU specifications from higher-level requirements.

• Manage configuration baselines, documentation, and change processes.

• Maintain technical documentation such as ATPs, TRRs, and ICDs.

• Support obsolescence management and retrofit activities.

4. Financial & Project Management

• Provide input into budgets, task planning, and cost estimations for NRE, R&D, and product support activities.

• Assist in product cost calculations at SRU/LRU levels.

5. Internal & External Stakeholder Support

• Support Technical Product Managers and Product Owners with demonstrations, installations, evaluations, and training.

• Provide production support to resolve assembly and test issues.

• Assist in supplier selection, evaluation, and problem resolution.

What We Offer:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 20 August 2025

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page. 

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.