Lead Aerospace Systems Engineer — Satellite Tech

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, testing, and validation of satellite platforms and related subsystems within a dynamic engineering team.

You will define system requirements, oversee verification plans, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with NASA/ESA standards, delivering reliable, high‑performance solutions across the full lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in aerospace systems engineering
• Experience with spacecraft lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics, propulsion, power, attitude control
• Proficient in MBSE and requirements management
• Experience with testing and integration of hardware/software
• Leadership and communication skills
• Familiar with NASA/ESA standards
• Satellite design and analysis software desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering from concept to deployment
• Define system requirements, architectures and interfaces
• Oversee integration and testing of aerospace systems
• Develop verification and validation plans
• Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments
• Mentor junior engineers and improve processes
• Prepare technical documentation for stakeholders

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Requirements management

V&V

Leadership

Satellite design

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, testing, and validation of satellite platforms and related subsystems within a dynamic engineering team.

You will define system requirements, oversee verification plans, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with NASA/ESA standards, delivering reliable, high‑performance solutions across the full lifecycle.