Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - Remote Autonomy

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 2.001.000 - 3.001.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Home office stipend

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead design and development of aerospace systems, from concept through production, collaborating with a globally distributed team to meet stringent performance and safety standards.

This role emphasizes system modeling, requirements management, V&V, and compliance with DO-178C and ARP4754A; you will mentor engineers, run trade studies, and drive architecture decisions while enjoying remote-first

Formación

• Master's degree or PhD in aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive aerospace systems engineering experience leading complex projects.
• Deep understanding of system engineering principles, requirements management, and V&V processes.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and STK; CAD software experience.

Responsabilidades

• Leading the design and development of aerospace systems, including sub-systems and components, from conceptualization through to production.
• Performing system analysis, modeling, and simulation to evaluate performance, identify risks, and optimize designs.
• Developing technical specifications, requirements, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Overseeing the integration and testing of aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex engineering issues that arise during design, development, or testing phases.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project execution.
• Conducting trade studies and making recommendations for system architecture and technology selection.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the team's technical growth and knowledge base.
• Ensuring all engineering activities comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.

Conocimientos

System engineering principles

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Educación

Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Herramientas

MATLAB/Simulink

STK

CAD software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead design and development of aerospace systems, from concept through production, collaborating with a globally distributed team to meet stringent performance and safety standards.

This role emphasizes system modeling, requirements management, V&V, and compliance with DO-178C and ARP4754A; you will mentor engineers, run trade studies, and drive architecture decisions while enjoying remote-first