Remote Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Lead & Innovate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer for a fully remote, Stellenbosch-based role. You will drive design, integration, testing, and certification of advanced avionics systems for next-generation aircraft, collaborating with a globally distributed engineering team.

You will oversee system architecture, ICDs, and interface documents, ensuring DO-178C and DO-254 compliance, and mentor junior engineers in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive avionics systems engineering experience.
• Experience with DO-178C and DO-254 development processes.
• Strong capability in remote collaboration and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of avionics system architectures meeting safety and regulatory requirements.
• Define system requirements, ICDs, and interface controls for subsystems.
• Oversee integration of FMS, CNS, and cockpit displays.
• Develop and execute HIL test plans and support flight testing.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure DO-178C/DO-254 compliance.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and certification teams in a virtual setup.
• Provide mentorship to junior avionics engineers and guide process improvements.

Skills

Avionics systems engineering

Flight control systems

Navigation systems

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Avionics simulation tools

HIL test equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer for a fully remote, Stellenbosch-based role. You will drive design, integration, testing, and certification of advanced avionics systems for next-generation aircraft, collaborating with a globally distributed engineering team.

You will oversee system architecture, ICDs, and interface documents, ensuring DO-178C and DO-254 compliance, and mentor junior engineers in a remote setting.