Hybrid Avionics Engineer - Design & Test

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to aerospace projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer for a Randburg-based role in the aerospace technology sector. This hybrid position blends on-site collaboration in Randburg with remote work for focused development and analysis, covering design, integration, testing, and certification of complex avionics systems across aircraft platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in avionics, deep knowledge of ARINC 429/AFDX, and familiarity with DO-178C/DO-254 standards, working across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in avionics systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of avionics hardware/software and data buses (ARINC 429, AFDX).
• Experience with system integration, testing & validation of avionics systems.
• Familiar with aerospace certification processes and regulatory standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate avionics systems (communication, navigation, surveillance, and flight control).
• Define system requirements, architecture, and interfaces for subsystems.
• Develop and execute system test plans, including HIL simulations and flight testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve avionics issues during development.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulations (DO-178C, DO-254, TSO).
• Collaborate with software/hardware engineers and airframe manufacturers.
• Prepare technical documentation: specifications, test procedures, and certification reports.
• Stay current with avionics technology and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer for a Randburg-based role in the aerospace technology sector. This hybrid position blends on-site collaboration in Randburg with remote work for focused development and analysis, covering design, integration, testing, and certification of complex avionics systems across aircraft platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in avionics, deep knowledge of ARINC 429/AFDX, and familiarity with DO-178C/DO-254 standards, working across