Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - Hybrid (Avionics)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Professional development & conference"

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in partnership with a leading aviation client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and testing of complex aerospace systems. You will influence project direction and mentor engineers in a hybrid work environment.

This role requires 8+ years in aerospace systems engineering, strong modeling tools experience (MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS), and a track record in avionics/propulsion/structural analysis.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aerospace systems engineering with emphasis on design and integration.
• Proficiency with system modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and DOORS.
• Experience with avionics, propulsion, or structural analysis; strong regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance.
• Lead integration of subsystems ensuring safe, compliant operation.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of system performance.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop system documentation.
• Stay updated on aerospace trends and contribute to project roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and best practices.
• Manage timelines and budgets to deliver results.

Skills

System design and integration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

DOORS

Avionics systems knowledge

Propulsion systems knowledge

Structural analysis

Job description

Placements24 in partnership with a leading aviation client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and testing of complex aerospace systems. You will influence project direction and mentor engineers in a hybrid work environment.

This role requires 8+ years in aerospace systems engineering, strong modeling tools experience (MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS), and a track record in avionics/propulsion/structural analysis.