Onsite Systems Engineer: Lead Design, Integration & Verification

HENSOLDT South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to lead design, integration and delivery of complex system solutions onsite in Pretoria. You will drive verification and validation, manage requirements, and guide cross-functional teams to meet client expectations.

The role emphasizes contract management, stakeholder engagement, and lifecycle oversight from definition through to acceptance, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in systems engineering, technical management and project management.
• Experience with contract management and client interactions.
• Hands-on guidance to teams and clients in high-technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead system verification and validation activities.
• Lead system and subsystem design and requirements analysis.
• Oversee lifecycle from definition to final acceptance and support.
• Interface with clients for contract management and delivery.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team through integration and testing.
• Establish and maintain system baselines and change control.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Systems engineering concepts

Education

B Eng. (Electronic/Computer)

B Eng. (Hons)

M Eng. or equivalent

Job description

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to lead design, integration and delivery of complex system solutions onsite in Pretoria. You will drive verification and validation, manage requirements, and guide cross-functional teams to meet client expectations.

The role emphasizes contract management, stakeholder engagement, and lifecycle oversight from definition through to acceptance, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.