Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer — Remote-First Innovator

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a remote-first team delivering advanced aerospace solutions. You will lead system design, integration, and testing across distributed engineers, contributing to cutting-edge aviation projects from your home office near Pietermaritzburg, ZA.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, architecture, and verification plans; overseeing hardware/software integration; conducting trade studies; and mentoring junior engineers while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in aerospace-related field.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering.
• Experience in design, integration, and testing of complex aerospace platforms.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, avionics, and propulsion.
• Proficient with DOORS and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with aviation safety standards and certification processes.
• Eligible to work remotely from Pietermaritzburg, ZA.

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineering from concept to deployment.
• Define system requirements, architecture, and design for aircraft components and integrated systems.
• Oversee hardware/software integration and ensure seamless functionality.
• Develop and execute rigorous test plans to validate system performance.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize system design and performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers in a remote setting.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve engineering processes.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Aerospace systems engineering

Requirements engineering

System integration

Testing & validation

MATLAB/Simulink

DOORS

Control systems

Avionics & propulsion

Remote collaboration

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in aerospace/mechanical/electrical

Tools

DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

SysML

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a remote-first team delivering advanced aerospace solutions. You will lead system design, integration, and testing across distributed engineers, contributing to cutting-edge aviation projects from your home office near Pietermaritzburg, ZA.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, architecture, and verification plans; overseeing hardware/software integration; conducting trade studies; and mentoring junior engineers while