Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - Remote & Avionics

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Medical and dental coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a fully remote role with a leading aerospace innovator.

You will lead the systems engineering lifecycle from concept to validation, define requirements and interfaces, and oversee integration and testing of complex subsystems.

The role emphasizes collaboration across software, hardware and mechanical teams, DO-178C/DO-254 compliance, and modeling with MATLAB/Simulink and Cameo, in a South Africa–based, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace or related engineering field.
• 7+ years of aerospace systems engineering experience.
• Experience with DO-178C/DO-254 and systems engineering methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering lifecycle for new aerospace product development, from concept to deployment.
• Define system requirements, architecture, and interfaces for complex aerospace systems.
• Oversee the integration and testing of subsystems and components.
• Develop and maintain system models, simulations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and mechanical engineers.
• Perform trade studies and analyses to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify and mitigate system risks and issues throughout the development process.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in aerospace or related engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Cameo

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a fully remote role with a leading aerospace innovator.

You will lead the systems engineering lifecycle from concept to validation, define requirements and interfaces, and oversee integration and testing of complex subsystems.

The role emphasizes collaboration across software, hardware and mechanical teams, DO-178C/DO-254 compliance, and modeling with MATLAB/Simulink and Cameo, in a South Africa–based, remote-first environment.