Avionics Systems Engineer — Aircraft Upgrades & Validation

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Training and development

Collaborative work environment

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer to design, integrate, test, and support avionics for our aircraft fleet in Tembisa. You will ensure reliability, performance, and safety of installations, while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role requires a bachelor's in Electrical/Avionics and 5+ years' experience, with strong knowledge of comms, navigation, flight controls, and regulatory standards (EASA/FAA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Avionics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in avionics systems engineering in aviation.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft comms, navigation, and flight controls.
• Experience with avionics testing equipment and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with EASA/FAA regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure in Tembisa.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement avionics system configurations and upgrades.
• Integrate new avionics hardware and software components into existing aircraft systems.
• Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting of avionics equipment and software.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure component compliance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including installation guides, test procedures, and system schematics.
• Provide technical support to maintenance crews and flight operations regarding avionics systems.

Skills

Avionics systems engineering

Aircraft communication systems

System testing & validation

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Avionics

Tools

Avionics testing equipment

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer to design, integrate, test, and support avionics for our aircraft fleet in Tembisa. You will ensure reliability, performance, and safety of installations, while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role requires a bachelor's in Electrical/Avionics and 5+ years' experience, with strong knowledge of comms, navigation, flight controls, and regulatory standards (EASA/FAA).