Remote Aviation Systems Architect — Lead Scalable, Secure Design

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Aviation Systems Architect to lead the design of complex aviation software and hardware. This fully remote role requires deep aerospace and systems engineering expertise and oversight of distributed teams within South Africa.

You will define architectures, ensure safety and security, and guide cross-functional engineers through development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in aviation systems, strong UML/SysML modeling, and experience with DO-178C/DO-254

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in aerospace or related field.
• 10+ years in systems engineering/architecture in aviation.
• Experience with safety-critical systems and DO-178C/DO-254.
• Strong modeling and architectural decision skills.
• Ability to lead distributed teams remotely.

Responsibilities

• Define and document comprehensive system architectures for aviation software and hardware solutions.
• Ensure system designs meet requirements for performance, reliability, safety, security, and scalability.
• Oversee the integration of various system components, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, systems) throughout the development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and methodologies for system development.
• Develop technical standards and best practices for system design and implementation.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance to engineering teams to ensure architectural integrity.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with system architecture and design.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to aviation systems.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Software architecture

Systems engineering

UML modeling

Cybersecurity

Remote leadership

Education

Master's/PhD in aerospace

Tools

UML

SysML

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Aviation Systems Architect to lead the design of complex aviation software and hardware. This fully remote role requires deep aerospace and systems engineering expertise and oversight of distributed teams within South Africa.

You will define architectures, ensure safety and security, and guide cross-functional engineers through development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in aviation systems, strong UML/SysML modeling, and experience with DO-178C/DO-254