Avionics Systems Engineer - Hybrid, High-Impact Role

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Aerospace Systems Engineer with a specialization in Avionics for a Centurion, Gauteng position. The role focuses on design, integration, testing, and certification of complex avionics systems for next‑generation aircraft in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace systems engineering, strong avionics hardware and software integration, and proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and DOORS. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of aerospace systems engineering experience with avionics focus.
• Experience with avionics architecture, hardware and software integration.
• Knowledge of communications, navigation, surveillance and flight control systems.
• Familiarity with DO-178C and DO-254 certification processes.
• Proficiency with system modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate avionics systems and components, ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace standards.
• Perform system requirements analysis, architectural design, and trade studies for avionics subsystems.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware and software components, including system integration testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to avionics systems during development and post-production phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and flight test personnel.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test reports.
• Contribute to the certification process of avionics systems with regulatory authorities.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in avionics technology, industry trends, and best practices.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise to support project milestones.
• Assist in the development of simulations and modeling for avionics system performance analysis.

Skills

Systems engineering

Avionics

MATLAB/Simulink

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Aerospace Systems Engineer with a specialization in Avionics for a Centurion, Gauteng position. The role focuses on design, integration, testing, and certification of complex avionics systems for next‑generation aircraft in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace systems engineering, strong avionics hardware and software integration, and proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and DOORS. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.