Remote Aviation Systems Engineer: Avionics & Flight Control

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Online training

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Systems Engineer to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on designing, developing, and validating advanced aviation systems with emphasis on avionics and flight control in a remote-first setup.

You will collaborate across software, hardware, and flight-test disciplines, apply MATLAB/Simulink modeling, and ensure DO-178C/DO-254 compliance while delivering robust, safe, and high-performance aerospace solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aviation systems engineering, focusing on avionics or flight control.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and modeling techniques.
• Familiar with real-time operating systems and embedded software development.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Able to work independently and manage time in a remote environment.
• Knowledge of aviation certification processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate aviation systems (avionics, flight control, communications).
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and flight-test teams in a remote setting to define requirements.
• Conduct system integration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis using simulations and real data.
• Create and maintain design specs, test plans, and user manuals.
• Support flight testing activities and analyze flight data for improvements.
• Ensure designs comply with DO-178C/DO-254 and other aviation standards.
• Participate in virtual design reviews and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

RTOS

Embedded software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Systems Engineer to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on designing, developing, and validating advanced aviation systems with emphasis on avionics and flight control in a remote-first setup.

You will collaborate across software, hardware, and flight-test disciplines, apply MATLAB/Simulink modeling, and ensure DO-178C/DO-254 compliance while delivering robust, safe, and high-performance aerospace solutions.