Junior Electronic Engineer

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Job Location:

Midrand - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job 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.


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.
Training and Mentorship
Comprehensive mentorship will be provided in the following areas:
  • 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.
The client recognises that every engineer has unique capabilities and interests and is committed to providing targeted development and support to maximise growth.
Essential Skills Qualifications & Attributes
The ideal candidate will be:
  • 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.
Essential Requirements:
  • 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.
What to Expect
This position provides exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines associated with military and electro-mechanical systems. New engineers may initially find the diversity and complexity of systems challenging; however ongoing mentorship and practical training will be provided throughout the learning process.
The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in:
  • Electronic design
  • Embedded systems
  • Electro-mechanical integration
  • Electro-optical technologies
  • Systems engineering
  • Project management
  • Testing and evaluation of military equipment
Why Consider This Opportunity
  • 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.
If you are passionate about engineering enjoy solving complex technical challenges and are eager to develop your skills in a highly specialised environment this could be the ideal opportunity to launch your career.

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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...

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