Embedded Electronic Engineer - Durban, Hybrid

Durban North | Up to R70,000 per month | Hybrid working

I’m working with a global technology leader in smart metering and utility solutions, delivering products across international markets. They’re continuing to invest heavily in their next generation of electricity and water metering products, alongside a new handheld customer interface and major data-focused initiatives planned for 2026.

They’re now looking to bring in a mid-to-senior level Embedded Engineer to join a growing team and play a key role in bringing more of their core engineering capability in-house.

The Role This is an end-to-end engineering role where you’ll be involved across the full product lifecycle, from design through to release and ongoing optimisation.

You’ll be working on:

Next-gen metering products (electricity&water)

A handheld interface device

Connectivity solutions using 4G and NB-IoT technologies

A large-scale data collection and analytics platform project

Day-to-day, you’ll:

Design and develop embedded firmware aligned to product requirements

Work closely with hardware, ensuring tight firmware/electronics integration

Handle debugging across multiple devices and systems

Contribute to architecture, testing, validation, and release processes

Get involved in real-world problem solving, failure analysis, and optimisation

Work directly with a small, highly focused engineering team

What They’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables)

Strong experience in

embedded C/C++ firmware development

Solid understanding of

electronics

Required Experience

Working with ARM-based microcontrollers

Experience using logic analysers and similar tools

Familiarity with Git / version control and DevOps practices

Ability to operate across the full engineering lifecycle

The Team&Environment You’ll initially be working closely with the hiring manager and a small number of contractors, with a clear plan to bring core engineering fully in-house.

They’re looking for someone who:

Is a self-starter

Takes ownership and drives work forward

Is comfortable in a hands-on, delivery-focused environment

Working Setup

Office-based with flexibility to work remotely a couple of days when things are quieter

Output-focused environment, no micromanagement or clock-watching

Strong emphasis on trust, delivery, and autonomy

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