Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer to join a growing aerospace team in Soweto, Gauteng. You will define ICDs, manage interfaces, and verify integration across avionics, power, hydraulics, and electrical power systems.

The role includes developing tests, analyzing performance, and supporting ground and flight testing, with a hybrid work setup. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aircraft systems integration, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft systems engineering, with a focus on system integration.
• Proven experience with managing system interfaces and dependencies.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems such as avionics, powerplants, hydraulics, and electrical power distribution.
• Experience with system integration testing methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and verify interface control documents (ICDs) for various aircraft systems.
• Develop and execute system integration test plans and procedures.
• Analyze system performance and identify potential integration issues.
• Collaborate with subsystem engineers to ensure compatibility and interoperability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration problems encountered during testing and flight trials.
• Document system integration activities, results, and recommendations.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on system architecture and integration strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aviation standards and requirements.
• Support ground and flight testing phases of aircraft development.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing aerospace company, is seeking an experienced Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team in Soweto, Gauteng . This role is central to ensuring the seamless interaction and functionality of various aircraft systems, from avionics and propulsion to electrical and hydraulic power. You will be responsible for defining system requirements, managing interfaces, and verifying the integration of complex systems throughout the aircraft development lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of aircraft systems architecture, interdependencies, and validation processes. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity within a vibrant industrial area. Our client is committed to fostering innovation and providing a supportive environment for engineers to excel and contribute to cutting-edge aviation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and verify interface control documents (ICDs) for various aircraft systems.
• Develop and execute system integration test plans and procedures.
• Analyze system performance and identify potential integration issues.
• Collaborate with subsystem engineers to ensure compatibility and interoperability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration problems encountered during testing and flight trials.
• Document system integration activities, results, and recommendations.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on system architecture and integration strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aviation standards and requirements.
• Support ground and flight testing phases of aircraft development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft systems engineering, with a focus on system integration.
• Proven experience with managing system interfaces and dependencies.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems such as avionics, powerplants, hydraulics, and electrical power distribution.
• Experience with system integration testing methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work setting at our facility in Soweto, Gauteng .
• Knowledge of simulation and modeling tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Exposure to exciting aircraft development programs.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Hybrid work flexibility to enhance work‑life balance.