Embedded Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an Embedded Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer to join their technology and engineering team in Cape Town. This is a permanent, in-office position within the intelligent transportation and embedded technology industry. The role will focus on embedded firmware development, C programming, microcontrollers, hardware integration, system design, development and testing.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, technically curious and comfortable taking ownership of projects in a fast-paced engineering environment. The role involves working with teams across South Africa, the US and India.

POSITION INFO:
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape Requirements: Relevant qualification in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related technical field 2+ years' practical experience in embedded software, firmware or a related engineering environment Strong C programming experience Embedded systems and firmware development experience Microcontroller programming experience Experience with software development, debugging and testing Experience with firmware and hardware integration Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics, circuit diagrams and component datasheets Experience working with development environments and compilers Git\/GitHub experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good English communication skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects and tasks Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change Willing to work fully in-office from 09:00 to 18:00 Advantageous: ESP and\/or PIC microcontroller experience Robotics or robotics firmware experience Mechatronics experience Embedded Linux experience Altium or similar PCB design and schematic software VS Code experience Experience with YouTrack, Jira, ClickUp or similar ticketing\/project management systems Hardware testing and troubleshooting experience Personal, university or DIY engineering projects involving electronics, robotics, microcontrollers or embedded software Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware and software using C Work across system design, development and testing of embedded projects Develop and implement new features and technical solutions Work with microcontrollers and physical hardware Integrate firmware with hardware and troubleshoot hardware\/software integration issues Read and interpret PCB schematics, circuit diagrams, component datasheets and technical documentation Debug, test and validate embedded software and firmware Create technical design documentation Use Git\/GitHub for version control and collaborative development Work with development environments, compilers and coding tools Research technical problems and develop practical solutions Maintain and improve existing firmware and code bases Take ownership of assigned projects and drive them through design, development and testing Collaborate with hardware and software engineers Communicate technical information and project progress clearly Work with engineering and development teams across South Africa, the US and India Manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities