Aviation Electrical Systems Engineer — Hybrid Role

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid work option

Professional training

Innovative aviation projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer to design, develop and test electrical systems for aircraft in Mbombela (Nelspruit). You will ensure reliability, safety and performance from power generation to avionics interfaces.

The role requires experience with aircraft electrical power systems and wiring, avionics integration, and EMC. Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical is expected, along with aviation standards knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer or similar aerospace role.
• Familiarity with avionics integration and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical system architecture for aircraft applications.
• Perform detailed electrical load analysis and wiring harness routing.
• Integrate electrical systems with avionics and other subsystems.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting and validation for compliance.
• Prepare schematics, specifications and test reports.

Skills

Electrical design

System integration

EMC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer to design, develop and test electrical systems for aircraft in Mbombela (Nelspruit). You will ensure reliability, safety and performance from power generation to avionics interfaces.

The role requires experience with aircraft electrical power systems and wiring, avionics integration, and EMC. Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical is expected, along with aviation standards knowledge.