Remote Aviation Software Engineer — Real-Time Flight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Software Engineer to design, develop and deploy software for flight simulation, aircraft systems or air traffic management from a home office in South Africa.

You will work with a global team, applying real-time, embedded and simulation techniques using C++, Python, Java and Ada, with DO-178C familiarity valued. This role offers flexible hours, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in aviation software development.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, Java, or Ada.
• Experience with real-time systems, embedded software or simulation technologies.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and development lifecycles (e.g., DO-178C).
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and deploy software for aviation platforms.
• Collaborate to define software requirements and architecture.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Ada

Real-time

Embedded software

Simulation

DO-178C

Education

Bachelors in CS

Software Eng

Aerospace Eng

Tools

DO-178C

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Software Engineer to design, develop and deploy software for flight simulation, aircraft systems or air traffic management from a home office in South Africa.

You will work with a global team, applying real-time, embedded and simulation techniques using C++, Python, Java and Ada, with DO-178C familiarity valued. This role offers flexible hours, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development.