About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technician – PCB Designer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimising printed circuit board (PCB) designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting the integration of mechanical and manufacturing processes.

This role plays a key part in driving quality, reliability, and innovation across our electronic product designs.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum T3/N6/S4 Diploma in Electronic Engineering.
• Preferably a B-Tech or Advanced Diploma in Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years, preferably 10 years' experience.
• Experience with:
• Multi-layer PCB design
• Radio Frequency (RF) design
• Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA) principles

Key technical skills

• Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g. Altium Designer or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of:
• Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC) standards
• PCB manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of:
• Impedance control
• Signal integrity
• Thermal management
• Ability to interpret:
• Electronic schematics
• 3D mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with:
• Fabrication tolerances
• Material selection
• Assembly guidelines
• Excellent documentation, revision control, and version management practices.

Key responsibilities

1. PCB Design and Layout

• Develop PCB designs from initial schematic capture to final layout, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements.
• Interpret electronic schematics and implement effective layouts using PCB design tools.
• Apply IPC and industry standards to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance.
• Design RF and multi-layer boards with consideration for signal integrity and thermal management.

2. Mechanical and Manufacturing Integration

• Interpret 3D mechanical drawings to ensure PCB fit within enclosures.
• Create PCB layouts that integrate seamlessly with mechanical design requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure DFA/DFM compliance.
• Liaise with production teams to verify manufacturability and assembly compliance.

3. Design Reviews and Documentation

• Arrange and host internal design reviews for PCB layouts.
• Maintain accurate documentation including:
• Schematics
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Fabrication drawings
• Ensure all PCB design data is properly archived and version-controlled.

4. Supplier and Production Liaison

• Liaise with PCB manufacturers to define and communicate fabrication specifications.
• Support procurement by following up on production orders and delivery schedules.
• Provide technical feedback and guidance on fabrication tolerances and finishing processes.

5. Continuous Improvement Support

• Identify opportunities for design optimisation in performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Stay updated with advancements in PCB design tools, technologies, and standards.
• Mentor and support junior technicians in PCB design practices and tool usage.

Our recruitment values:

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:  05 June 2026. 

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.