Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - Lead Design & Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer in Johannesburg to lead design, integration and testing of complex aerospace systems across aircraft and spacecraft programs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure safety, reliability and performance while driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards. The role offers a competitive package and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive aerospace systems engineering experience.
• Proven expertise in system design, integration and testing.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, propulsion, avionics and structural dynamics.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and integration of complex aerospace systems.
• Perform system analysis, modeling and simulation to validate performance.
• Develop system specifications, requirements and interface documents.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation, troubleshoot and fix issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Systems engineering

Project leadership

MATLAB/Simulink

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer in Johannesburg to lead design, integration and testing of complex aerospace systems across aircraft and spacecraft programs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure safety, reliability and performance while driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards. The role offers a competitive package and clear career progression.