Remote ATC Systems Engineer (Real-Time, Safety-Critical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Professional development resources

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Air Traffic Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical ATC software and hardware. You will contribute to radar processing, flight data handling, and surveillance systems while working with a distributed engineering team from a remote location.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in real-time systems, strong C++, Java, or Python skills, and a deep understanding of ATC concepts and surveillance tech such as radar and ADS-B.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in developing or maintaining complex real-time systems, preferably in the aviation or air traffic control domain.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Experience with network protocols, distributed systems, and data communication technologies.
• Knowledge of air traffic control concepts, surveillance technologies (e.g., radar, ADS-B), and flight data processing.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote work setup.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Experience with agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Must be eligible to work remotely and potentially undergo security clearances related to aviation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust air traffic control systems, including radar processing, flight data processing, and surveillance systems.
• Define system requirements, architecture, and interface specifications.
• Develop and maintain software for ATC applications, adhering to strict coding standards and safety protocols.
• Conduct system integration, testing, and validation of new features and system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in real-time ATC environments.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, and ATC specialists, in a remote setting.
• Ensure systems meet stringent performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Document system designs, technical specifications, and testing procedures.
• Stay abreast of advancements in air traffic management technology and industry best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for critical system issues.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

ADS-B

Radar

Network protocols

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Air Traffic Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical ATC software and hardware. You will contribute to radar processing, flight data handling, and surveillance systems while working with a distributed engineering team from a remote location.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in real-time systems, strong C++, Java, or Python skills, and a deep understanding of ATC concepts and surveillance tech such as radar and ADS-B.