Embedded Systems & PCB Design Engineer 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 & PCB Design Engineer

Location: Abuja
Position Type: Full-Time 

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly analytical, multi-disciplinary, and hands-on Embedded Systems & PCB Design Engineer to join our engineering team.
• This is a comprehensive, end-to-end hardware role. You will completely own the electronics lifecycle of our tactical platforms—moving seamlessly from initial schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout, through to real-time firmware development, bench-top laboratory assembly, and live hardware debugging.

Key Responsibilities

• Embedded Systems & Firmware Development: Design, write, and debug clean, efficient C/C++ code for real-time applications on microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, ARM Cortex, etc.). Build robust peripheral interfaces using communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and RS485 while optimizing for memory and power.
• Multi-Layer PCB Design: Execute schematic capture and complex PCB layouts (integrating analog, digital, power, and RF sections) using industry tools like Altium, KiCad, or Eagle. Manage BOM selection, footprint creation, and version control libraries.
• Precision Assembly & Rework: Perform high-precision SMD and through-hole soldering for rapid prototypes and small-batch production runs. Confidently handle hot-air rework, microscope tasks, and fine-pitch components (BGA, QFP, 0402/0603) in an ESD-safe workspace.
• Hardware Bring-Up & Validation: Debug, test, and validate new PCB revisions down to the component level. Utilize laboratory diagnostic tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters to verify signal integrity, power distribution, and EMC compliance.
• Cross-Functional Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Bridge the gap between digital design and physical manufacturing. Collaborate with mechanical and assembly teams to reduce component complexity, ensure physical enclosure fits, and generate test procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.Eng / B.Sc in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience: 3+ years of proven experience in embedded hardware and systems development.
• Firmware & Protocols: Strong C/C++ development skills. Proficient with hardware debuggers (JTAG/SWD) and core protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Hardware Craftsmanship: Excellent bench skills, including fine SMD soldering, component-level fault finding, and diagnostic equipment operation.
• Tools: Competency in Altium Designer, KiCad, or Eagle, along with Git for revision control.

Preferred Skills:

• Practical experience deploying RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr) in timing-critical environments.
• Background in drone hardware integration, robotics, motor control, or IoT applications.
• Familiarity with structured quality and documentation standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Intrested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@uniccongroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.