Remote Aerospace Systems Design Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Internet reimbursement

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aircraft Systems Design Engineer to lead the conceptualization, design, and validation of next‑gen aerospace systems from a home office. You will contribute to the design and development of advanced aircraft technologies with a globally distributed team.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in aerospace fields with 5+ years of experience and strong proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and MATLAB/Simulink, plus excellent remote collaboration and leadership

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in aircraft systems design.
• Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze aircraft systems (avionics, propulsion, structures).
• Use CAD/CAE software for 3D modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to define system requirements.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Remote collaboration

CAD/CAE proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aircraft Systems Design Engineer to lead the conceptualization, design, and validation of next‑gen aerospace systems from a home office. You will contribute to the design and development of advanced aircraft technologies with a globally distributed team.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in aerospace fields with 5+ years of experience and strong proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and MATLAB/Simulink, plus excellent remote collaboration and leadership