Lead Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa, seeks a Senior Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration of electrical, hydraulic, environmental control and flight control systems across development programs.

You will define system requirements, develop integration strategies, oversee testing and validation, and collaborate with design, manufacturing and flight-test teams to ensure safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace/ mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years in aircraft systems engineering with integration focus.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and avionics subsystems.
• Familiarity with DOORS, Cameo (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and manage requirements for integrated aircraft systems.
• Develop and implement system integration plans and strategies for new aircraft programs.
• Oversee design and verification of interfaces between subsystems.
• Conduct system-level testing, validation, and troubleshooting of integrated aircraft systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and support production transition.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, regulations, and customer specifications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa, seeks a Senior Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration of electrical, hydraulic, environmental control and flight control systems across development programs.

You will define system requirements, develop integration strategies, oversee testing and validation, and collaborate with design, manufacturing and flight-test teams to ensure safety and reliability.