Hardware Engineer - IGNITE Trainee

External Job Description

About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, and fulfils the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross functional experts continually takes-on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up yet the discipline of a large business to make solutions and products work for our customers at scale.

In this Entry‑level role for designing, testing and supporting hardware components graduate will work under senior engineers to learn hardware development processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating schematic diagrams and PCB layouts for simple circuits.
• Support prototyping and testing of hardware; analyse test results and suggest design adjustments.
• Help update existing hardware to integrate with new software or interfaces.
• Maintain documentation of hardware designs, test results and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with software and systems teams to ensure hardware compatibility.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• Coursework in electronics, digital logic and circuit design.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad) and basic programming is advantageous.
  
  

• Analytical thinking, attention to detail and strong communication.
• Teamwork and willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
• Creativity and problem‑solving orientation.