Remote Aircraft Systems Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,437,000 - 2,075,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

State-of-the-art tools

International projects

Fully remote environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Aircraft Systems Engineer to contribute to innovative aviation projects from anywhere in the world. This role focuses on design, analysis, integration, and testing of complex aircraft systems to ensure performance, safety, and efficiency.

You will collaborate with a global team using advanced tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, CATIA, and SOLIDWORKS, conduct trade studies, develop system requirements, and support certification processes in the aviation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft systems engineering.
• Proficiency with systems engineering software and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS).
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and control systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze aircraft systems (propulsion, hydraulics, electrical, environmental control).
• Perform system integration, simulation, and test to validate performance and safety.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, specifications, and interface control documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, flight test) using virtual tools.
• Conduct trade studies to select optimal architectures and components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues during development, testing, or flight operations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Aerodynamics

MATLAB/Simulink

CATIA

SOLIDWORKS

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CATIA

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Remote Aircraft Systems Engineer to contribute to innovative aviation projects from anywhere in the world. This role focuses on the design, analysis, integration, and testing of complex aircraft systems, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and efficiency. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a global team of engineers and specialists, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies to solve challenging technical problems. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a flexible, remote-first environment and is passionate about advancing aerospace technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze various aircraft systems, including propulsion, hydraulics, electrical, and environmental control systems.
• Perform system integration, simulation, and test to validate design performance and safety.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, specifications, and interface control documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and flight test, using virtual communication tools.
• Conduct trade studies and analyses to select optimal system architectures and components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues encountered during development, testing, or flight operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft systems engineering .
• Proficiency with systems engineering software and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS).
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics , thermodynamics, and control systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and certification processes in the aviation industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, fully accessible remotely.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from any location.
• Access to state-of-the-art simulation and analysis software.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking aviation projects with international impact.
• A collaborative and innovative virtual work environment.