Junior Electrical Engineer

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Electrical Engineer to join our team at Uvera. You will contribute to the design, prototyping, testing, and maintenance of IoT-enabled devices while working closely with experienced engineers across hardware, firmware, and product design. If you are passionate about electronics, curious about IoT technologies, and eager to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, prototyping, and testing of electronics hardware and embedded systems for IoT devices.
• Firmware development and validation for microcontrollers and sensors.
• PCB design, soldering, and troubleshooting of electronic circuits.
• Conduct testing and data collection to ensure device performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, firmware, and software.
• Maintain inventory tracking for electronic components and assist in ensuring component availability.
• Preventive maintenance and calibration of production equipment.
• Technical documentation, assembly instructions, and testing procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with embedded systems, microcontroller programming (ARM/AVR), and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART).
• 2+ years of experience with IoT protocols (MQTT, HTTPs).
• 2+ years of experience with PCB design tools (Eagle, Altium, KiCad).
• Hands-on skills in soldering, wiring, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Linux builds (Yocto Project) or embedded Linux development.
• Exposure to cloud IoT platforms (e.g., AWS IoT Core).
• PLC programming and integration.

Type of employment: Full-time

Work mode: On-site

Work location: KAUST Research & Technology Park, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

Transportation: Daily shuttles between Jeddah and KAUST are available.

If you are ready to elevate your career in Electrical Engineering and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Uvera.

Application Deadline: Saturday October 11, 2025