Remote Senior Systems Engineer: Lead Global System Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Global impact work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Systems Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will design, integrate, and optimize mechanical and electromechanical systems across continents, including Upington.

The role is fully remote with flexible hours, mentorship of junior engineers, and close collaboration with software, hardware, and project management teams to ensure reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive systems engineering experience.
• Experience in design, integration, and testing of complex systems.
• Strong aptitude with system modeling and simulation tools.
• Excellent understanding of project management and agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of complex mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Conduct system analysis including performance, reliability, and failure modes.
• Develop system architectures, specifications, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and project management teams for integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in systems engineering.
• Define and implement system test plans and validation procedures.

Skills

Systems engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

System modeling & simulation

Project management

Agile development

Remote work independence

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Systems Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will design, integrate, and optimize mechanical and electromechanical systems across continents, including Upington.

The role is fully remote with flexible hours, mentorship of junior engineers, and close collaboration with software, hardware, and project management teams to ensure reliable operation.