Development Engineer - Hardware at AECI Limited

Job Description

• Design electronic circuits and systems based on detailed specifications
• Build and test prototypes to validate functionality and performance
• Ensure product reliability in real-world operating environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, production) for integration and efficient manufacturing
• Develop production-ready designs with a focus on consistency, cost-effectiveness, and DFM principles
• Support EMC compliance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the design process
• Design or contribute to test equipment and validation processes
• Document designs thoroughly according to internal and industry standards
• Provide post-deployment technical support and address field issues
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Eng (Electronics) / BSc Engineering (Electronics) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in:
• Analog and digital circuit design
• Embedded system design and programming
• Industrialization and product development of electronic systems
• Strong understanding of both hardware and software integration
• Proficient in C/C++ programming, especially for embedded applications
• Experience with PCB design; Altium Designer skills are highly advantageous
• Working knowledge of microcontrollers, FPGAs, and digital signal processing (DSP)
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet)
• Skilled in circuit simulation and analysis tools (e.g., LTSpice, PSpice, MATLAB)
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and datasheets
• Experience in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT)
• Understanding of EMC/EMI compliance and relevant industry standards
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)
• Comfortable using laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers, multi-meters, etc.)
• Exposure to product certification and regulatory compliance processes is a plus