Remote Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,999,000 - 2,999,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Fully remote work arrangement

Comprehensive health, dental & vision

Stock options and retirement plan

Advanced training & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead design, development, and integration of complex aerospace systems, defining requirements and guiding projects from concept to deployment.

Requires a PhD/Master's in aerospace or mechanical engineering with 10+ years' experience, MBSE/V&V expertise, and strong MATLAB/Simulink/STK skills. Leadership, communication, and project management abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years experience in aerospace systems design, development and integration.
• Proven expertise in MBSE, V&V, and systems engineering methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, propulsion, and control theory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of complex aerospace systems.
• Define system specifications, interfaces, and performance criteria.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and testing to validate designs.
• Oversee integration of subsystems and manage technical risks.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

MBSE

V&V

MATLAB/Simulink

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Tools

STK

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead design, development, and integration of complex aerospace systems, defining requirements and guiding projects from concept to deployment.

Requires a PhD/Master's in aerospace or mechanical engineering with 10+ years' experience, MBSE/V&V expertise, and strong MATLAB/Simulink/STK skills. Leadership, communication, and project management abilities are essential for success.