Remote Senior Aviation Systems Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and testing of complex aviation systems from a remote location within South Africa. You will shape system architecture, define requirements, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while collaborating with distributed teams on high-impact projects.

The role requires a strong background in avionics, flight control, navigation, and communication systems, plus proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in aviation systems engineering.
• Experience in design, integration and testing of complex aerospace systems.
• Strong understanding of avionics, flight control, navigation and communications systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and CAD software.
• Familiarity with DO-178C/DO-254 or other aviation standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement integrated aviation systems and subsystems.
• Conduct detailed system analysis, requirements definition, and verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams for seamless integration.
• Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specs and test reports.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay updated on aviation technology advancements and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aviation standards and regulations.
• Participate in design reviews and project planning.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for assigned tasks.

Skills

System design

Integration

Testing

MATLAB/Simulink

CAD software

Do-178C/DO-254 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and testing of complex aviation systems from a remote location within South Africa. You will shape system architecture, define requirements, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while collaborating with distributed teams on high-impact projects.

The role requires a strong background in avionics, flight control, navigation, and communication systems, plus proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and CAD