Aerospace Systems Integration Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aerospace Systems Integration Engineer for a rapidly growing aerospace technology firm based in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead the integration of avionics, flight control, and communications systems throughout design, testing, and validation stages.

The ideal candidate has strong systems engineering experience, MBSE expertise, and hands-on work with real-time operating systems and embedded software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Significant experience in aerospace systems engineering and integration.
• Proficiency with DOORS, SysML, MBSE and model-based systems engineering.
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded software integration.
• Knowledge of ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553 interfaces.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear documentation.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement integrated aerospace systems, including avionics, flight control, and communications.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and architectures for new platforms and upgrades.
• Conduct system simulations, analysis, and testing to verify performance and identify issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration problems across multiple disciplines.
• Develop and maintain system integration test plans and procedures.
• Collaborate with hardware, software teams and external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulations.
• Document system designs, integration strategies, and test results.

Skills

Systems integration

RTOS & embedded software

SysML / MBSE

ARINC 429

MIL-STD-1553

Analytical thinking

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

SysML tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing aerospace technology firm, is looking for an innovative Aerospace Systems Integration Engineer to contribute to their cutting-edge projects based in Rustenburg, North West . This role involves the complex task of integrating various aircraft systems, ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the development lifecycle, from design to testing and validation. This is an exceptional chance to work on advanced aerospace solutions and collaborate with a talented team of engineers. The ideal candidate is adept at complex system interactions and possesses a forward-thinking approach to engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement integrated aerospace systems, including avionics, flight control, and communication systems.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and architectures for new aircraft platforms and upgrades.
• Conduct system simulations, analysis, and testing to verify performance and identify integration issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration problems across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Develop and maintain system integration test plans and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and software development teams, as well as external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulations throughout the integration process.
• Document system designs, integration strategies, and test results thoroughly.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on system integration matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Significant experience in aerospace systems engineering and integration.
• Proficiency in systems engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., DOORS, SysML, MBSE).
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded software integration.
• Knowledge of communication protocols commonly used in aerospace (e.g., ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding project environment.
• Familiarity with aircraft certification processes is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including further education and conference attendance.
• Be part of groundbreaking aerospace projects in Rustenburg, North West .
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.