Remote Senior Avionics Engineer - Next-Gen Flight Systems

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote‑friendly culture

Professional development

Discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

Flexible remote work setup

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Avionics Engineer to join a remote‑first team pioneering next‑gen aircraft avionics. You will design and validate avionics systems, define hardware/software requirements, and lead system integration in a distributed environment.

You will work with cross‑functional engineers, maintain rigorous documentation, and mentor junior staff while staying current on ARINC/APIS standards and industry advances.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering field with strong avionics focus.
• Experience designing, integrating, testing and certifying avionics systems.
• Proficiency in C, C++ and Ada, plus scripting; RTOS and embedded software know‑how.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate avionics systems and interfaces.
• Develop hardware and software requirements for avionics projects.
• Perform system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of avionics components.
• Create design specs, test plans and technical reports for audits.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a remote setting and mentor juniors.
• Ensure compliance with DO‑178C, DO‑254 and AR standards; analyze performance.

Skills

C/C++/Ada

RTOS

Embedded systems

System integration

Debugging

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Computer Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

ARINC 429

MIL-STD-1553

AFDX

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 invites a Senior Avionics Engineer to join a remote‑first team pioneering next‑gen aircraft avionics. You will design and validate avionics systems, define hardware/software requirements, and lead system integration in a distributed environment.

You will work with cross‑functional engineers, maintain rigorous documentation, and mentor junior staff while staying current on ARINC/APIS standards and industry advances.