Hybrid Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer – Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, seeks an experienced Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and testing of complex electrical systems for modern aircraft. The role blends remote work with in-office collaboration to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performance solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in power generation, distribution, and control systems, plus familiarity with DO-160 and MIL-STD-704, and hands-on CAD experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in aircraft electrical systems design and integration.
• Experience with power generation, distribution and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for aircraft power generation and distribution.
• Analyze electrical system requirements for compliance with aviation standards.
• Create wiring diagrams and schematics using CAD tools.
• Integrate electrical systems with avionics, hydraulics and flight controls.
• Perform system testing, validation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Power systems

Wiring diagrams

CAD software

Aerospace standards

DO-160

Simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Altium Designer

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, seeks an experienced Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and testing of complex electrical systems for modern aircraft. The role blends remote work with in-office collaboration to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performance solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in power generation, distribution, and control systems, plus familiarity with DO-160 and MIL-STD-704, and hands-on CAD experience.