Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - Remote-First

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. The candidate will lead design, integration, and verification of complex aerospace systems, collaborating with a global expert team.

A strong background in avionics, propulsion, flight controls, and structures is required, with a proven ability to work autonomously in a remote environment. The position emphasizes proactive communication, engineering excellence, and mentoring junior engineers while contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in aerospace systems engineering.
• Experience with systems engineering V-model, requirements management, and system architecture design.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, STK).
• Strong understanding of aerospace systems, including avionics, propulsion, flight controls, and structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of complex aerospace systems, ensuring adherence to technical requirements and safety standards.
• Perform system-level analysis, trade studies, and performance simulations to optimize design choices.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and mechanical engineers for seamless system integration.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for system verification and validation in simulated and real-world environments.
• Create and maintain detailed system documentation, including specifications, architecture diagrams, and test reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.
• Stay abreast of latest aerospace technology and identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Remote teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

STK

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. The candidate will lead design, integration, and verification of complex aerospace systems, collaborating with a global expert team.

A strong background in avionics, propulsion, flight controls, and structures is required, with a proven ability to work autonomously in a remote environment. The position emphasizes proactive communication, engineering excellence, and mentoring junior engineers while contributing