Aircraft Systems Engineer - Hybrid Upington

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an Aircraft Systems Engineer to design, integrate and test aircraft systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role combines on‑site work in Upington with remote collaboration for project delivery.

You will analyze system needs, develop specifications, run simulations, oversee testing and documentation, and mentor junior engineers in a hybrid, innovation‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in aircraft systems design, development, or integration.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems or environmental control systems.
• Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies and tools (SysML, CAD software, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Understanding of aircraft design principles, manufacturing processes, and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aircraft systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel and environmental control systems.
• Define system requirements, specifications, and architectures based on project needs and regulatory standards.
• Conduct analysis and simulations to validate system design and performance.
• Oversee the integration of different aircraft systems for seamless interaction.
• Develop and execute test plans for system validation and verification, in lab and on aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during design, integration or testing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, flight test, and customer support teams.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation including design reports and test procedures.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in aircraft systems engineering.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development.

Skills

Aircraft systems design

System integration

SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

CAD software

Regulatory standards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering (or related)

Tools

CAD software

MATLAB/Simulink

SysML tools

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an Aircraft Systems Engineer to design, integrate and test aircraft systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role combines on‑site work in Upington with remote collaboration for project delivery.

You will analyze system needs, develop specifications, run simulations, oversee testing and documentation, and mentor junior engineers in a hybrid, innovation‑driven environment.