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Embedded Systems Engineer

MSP Staffing Pty


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description:
Embedded systems design and development role focused on taking embedded products from concept through to volume production including hardware bring-up certification and field deployment.

Education:

  • Completed BEng or BSc (Eng) in Electronic Computer or Electrical Engineering from a credible South African or international tertiary institution.
  • South African qualifications must be ECSA-accredited.
  • International qualifications must be from an institution whose engineering programmes are Washington Accord accredited or equivalent.
  • Foreign qualifications require a SAQA evaluation.

Experience:

  • 68 years post-graduate experience in embedded systems design and development.
  • At least 3 years in a senior lead or architecture capacity.
  • Demonstrable involvement in taking at least two embedded products from concept to volume production.
  • Currently hands-on in embedded C or C.
  • Not suitable for candidates who have moved fully into management or specification-only work.

Key Requirements

  • Embedded C or C hands-on capability.
  • Embedded systems design and development experience.
  • Experience taking at least two embedded products from concept to volume production.
  • Hardware bring-up certification and field deployment experience.
  • Senior lead or architecture experience.
  • South African citizenship required; foreign nationals will not be accepted.
  • Valid drivers licence.
  • Clear criminal and credit record; verification required.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for vehicle testing supplier and certification engagements.
  • Preference for Employment Equity (EE) candidates.
  • Candidates will undergo a screening call prior to interview.
  • Resumes will be forwarded exclusively to the recruiter with no direct communication with the hiring manager.

Should you meet the requirements for this position please email your CV to . You can also contact the IT team on or visit our website at NOTE: When replying to the advert also include the reference number in the subject line. Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days please consider your application unsuccessful.


Required Experience:

IC