Aircraft Systems Software Developer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Exposure to cutting-edge avionics

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Systems Software Developer to join its team in Sandton. You will design, develop, and implement embedded software for critical avionics and aircraft control systems, collaborating with systems engineers and hardware designers.

The role requires 5+ years of embedded software experience, proficiency in C, C++, or Ada, and knowledge of RTOS and safety-critical standards such as DO-178C.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years embedded software experience, aerospace/defense preferred.
• Proficient in C/C++/Ada.
• Experience with RTOS and safety-critical development.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, test and maintain embedded software for avionics and control systems.
• Write clean, well-documented code in C, C++, or Ada.
• Implement software according to safety standards (DO-178C).
• Perform software integration, testing across platforms.
• Troubleshoot and debug, identify root causes and solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to define software requirements and architecture.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to processes.

Connaissances

Embedded software

RTOS

Safety-critical concepts

Code reviews

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Outils

Git

Real-time debugging tools

DO-178C knowledge

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Aircraft Systems Software Developer to join their innovative team in Sandton. This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing embedded software for critical aircraft systems. You will work on challenging projects that demand high reliability, safety, and performance. Collaborating with systems engineers and hardware designers, you will contribute to the development of next-generation avionics and control systems. The hybrid work model offers a blend of remote development flexibility and essential on-site collaboration for integration and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for avionics and aircraft control systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as C, C++, or Ada.
• Implement software according to safety-critical standards (e.g., DO-178C).
• Perform software integration and testing on various platforms.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and systems engineers to define software requirements and architecture.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to established software development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Ada programming languages.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems.
• Understanding of safety-critical software development principles and standards (e.g., DO-178C).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development tools.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge avionics and aircraft systems technology.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Contribution to high-reliability software for safety-critical applications.
• Collaborative and stimulating work environment.