Senior Aerospace Systems Architect

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 2,499,000 - 3,498,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Health, dental, vision benefits

Stock options

Professional development budget

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is representing a client actively seeking a visionary Senior Aerospace Systems Architect to lead the design and definition of next-generation aerospace platforms within a remote-first organization.

The role demands deep expertise in complex aerospace systems from concept to deployment, with a focus on innovation, scalability, and driving architectural decisions in a global, virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace systems design, architecture, and development.
• Expertise in systems architecture methodologies, modeling tools (SysML, UML), and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, avionics, propulsion, structures, and mission systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Experience with safety-critical systems development and relevant industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the high-level architecture for complex aerospace systems, ensuring interoperability and integration of subsystems.
• Lead technical discussions and decision-making processes for critical architectural choices, considering performance, reliability, security, and cost.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering teams, and external partners in a virtual environment to translate mission requirements into robust system designs.
• Develop and maintain system models, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across aerospace projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential application within aerospace systems, driving innovation and competitive advantage.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Skills

Systems architecture

Remote collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

SysML/UML modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an visionary Senior Aerospace Systems Architect to lead the design and definition of next-generation aerospace platforms within their established remote-first organization. This role demands a deep understanding of complex aerospace systems, from conceptualization through to deployment, with a strong emphasis on innovation and scalability. You will be responsible for setting the technical direction, defining system architectures, and ensuring that all engineering efforts align with strategic objectives and cutting-edge technological advancements. This is a unique chance to shape the future of aerospace technology from a remote location, driving key architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the high-level architecture for complex aerospace systems, ensuring interoperability and integration of various subsystems.
• Lead technical discussions and decision-making processes for critical architectural choices, considering factors like performance, reliability, security, and cost.
• Collaborate closely with product management, engineering teams, and external partners in a virtual environment to translate mission requirements into robust system designs.
• Develop and maintain system models, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all aerospace projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential application within aerospace systems, driving innovation and competitive advantage.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in aerospace systems design, architecture, and development, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Expertise in systems architecture methodologies, modeling tools (e.g., SysML, UML), and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, avionics, propulsion, structures, and mission systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.
• Experience with safety-critical systems development and relevant industry standards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Significant professional development budget, including conference attendance and advanced training.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote , high-impact role.
• Opportunity to work on pioneering aerospace projects with a leading organization.