Embedded Systems & Electronics Engineer (IoT & PCB Design) at Uniccon Group

Uniccon Group is the home of innovative and customizable tech products to meet your needs. We combine world-class expertise, experience, and modern tools to scale up your productivity. Valuing and collaborating for the best services have kept us ahead of the market. Individuals, SMEs, organisation, and government agencies achieve more with us.

Uniccon Group owns Africa’s leading hub for STEM research, training, and solutions (STEMFocus). Research is the bedrock of our innovative services in the marketplace, payment gateway, workflow optimization, financial intel, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and e-learning products. We are futuristic and leading with METAVERSE and NFTs in Africa. The operations extend to Agro-commodities processing and export, fashion brands, and general contracting business. It oversees operations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world. The products are innovative, and customizable to meet market needs. Unicorn Group is a key player in their respective industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Embedded Systems & Electronics Engineer (IoT & PCB Design)

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

The Role

• In this role, you will bridge the gap between physical hardware and intelligent software.
• You’ll collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to integrate sensors, control modules, and IoT connectivity—enabling our robots to communicate, automate, and make data-driven decisions in real-time.

Key Responsibilities

• PCB Development: Design, simulate, and develop multi-layer PCBs; create schematics and layouts optimized for manufacturing.
• IoT Integration: Implement connectivity solutions (Wi-Fi, MQTT, LoRa) for remote monitoring, data acquisition, and fleet control.
• Hardware/Software Synergy: Work alongside firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware components with low-level code.
• Testing & Debugging: Perform rigorous hardware testing and troubleshooting of PCB assemblies using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Prototyping to Production: Support the full product lifecycle, from initial breadboard prototypes to final production-ready hardware.
• Innovation: Research and recommend cutting-edge components to improve system performance and cost-efficiency.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in PCB design and embedded systems, specifically within robotics or IoT.
• Technical Toolkit: Design Software: Proficiency in Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle, or Proteus.
• Hardware: Strong knowledge of microcontrollers (ESP32, STM32, Arduino) and sensors.
• Protocols: Mastery of IoT communication (MQTT, Bluetooth, GSM) and signal integrity.
• Programming: Familiarity with C/C++, Python, or MicroPython.
• Soft Skills: A passion for emerging technologies, a creative approach to problem-solving, and a thrive-in-a-team mindset.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@uniccongroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.