Remote Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer to join a distributed, fully remote team. You will design, develop, integrate, and test electrical power and distribution systems for next-generation aircraft, ensuring reliability and safety from your home office.

You’ll work with global teams, applying ARP4754/DO-254 standards and using AutoCAD Electrical and Zuken E3.series to deliver robust solutions. Strong communication is essential for successful remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in aircraft electrical systems design and analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and Zuken E3.series tools.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards (ARP4754, DO-254).
• Experience with testing and validation of complex electrical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical power generation, distribution, and control systems for aircraft applications.
• Develop system requirements, architecture, and detailed design specifications for electrical systems.
• Perform load analysis, fault tolerance studies, and reliability predictions for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with harness designers, component engineers, and systems integration teams.
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical system components and assemblies, often coordinating remotely with test facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues and develop effective solutions using remote diagnostic tools.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Zuken E3.series

Job description

Our client is looking for a skilled Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer to join their distributed engineering team on a fully remote basis. This role is critical for the design, development, integration, and testing of complex electrical power and distribution systems for next-generation aircraft. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all electrical components and architectures, working from your home office. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles as applied to aerospace applications and be adept at collaborating effectively within a virtual team environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aircraft electrical systems without the constraints of a traditional office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical power generation, distribution, and control systems for aircraft applications.
• Develop system requirements, architecture, and detailed design specifications for electrical systems.
• Perform load analysis, fault tolerance studies, and reliability predictions for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with harness designers, component engineers, and systems integration teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical system components and assemblies, often coordinating remotely with test facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues and develop effective solutions, utilizing remote diagnostic tools where possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in aircraft electrical systems design and analysis.
• Proficiency with electrical system design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Zuken E3.series) and simulation software.
• Knowledge of relevant aerospace standards (e.g., ARP4754, DO-254) and practices for electrical systems.
• Experience with testing and validation of complex electrical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and an annual professional development allowance.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a global impact from your home office.