Avionics Systems Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Avionics Systems Engineer to join its Cape Town team. The role focuses on the development, integration, and testing of advanced avionics for next‑generation aircraft, using cutting‑edge technology and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree and has significant avionics experience, including design, integration, and rigorous testing, with a strong emphasis on standards and MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Significant experience in avionics systems engineering, focused on design, integration and testing.
• Familiarity with avionics standards and protocols (ARINC, MIL-STD).
• Experience with simulation tools and requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex avionics systems across communication, navigation, flight control, and sensor domains.
• Perform system-level testing, validation, and verification of avionics hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve avionics issues during development and flight/test phases.
• Collaborate with software, hardware and airframe teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, design specs, and test procedures.

Skills

Avionics systems experience

Strong analytical skills

Teamwork and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ARINC/MIL-STD knowledge

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Avionics Systems Engineer to join their innovative team in Cape Town. This role is central to the development, integration, and testing of advanced avionics systems for next-generation aircraft. You will work with cutting-edge technology, contributing to the design and implementation of complex communication, navigation, and control systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the future of aviation technology within a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment, contributing to projects that push the boundaries of aerospace innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex avionics systems, including communication, navigation, flight control, and sensor systems.
• Perform system-level testing, validation, and verification of avionics hardware and software components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve avionics system issues during development, testing, and flight test phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and airframe designers, to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system requirements, design specifications, and test procedures.
• Stay abreast of emerging avionics technologies and industry best practices to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in avionics systems engineering, with a focus on design, integration, and testing.
• Proficiency with avionics standards (e.g., ARINC, MIL-STD) and protocols.
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and requirements management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, essential for working in a collaborative engineering setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between home and office.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge aerospace technology and exciting projects.