Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer – Testing & Integration

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Life insurance

Annual bonus potential

Paid time off

Professional training

Modern Richards Bay facility

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Aerospace Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, testing and verification of complex aerospace systems. You will work from concept through production in a hands-on role within a cutting-edge facility, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years in aerospace systems engineering, and proven experience with modeling, simulation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering.
• Proven experience with system design, integration, and testing of complex aerospace components.
• Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies (e.g., V-model, Agile).
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS).
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, structures, and aerodynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex aerospace systems and subsystems.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis to validate designs.
• Develop and execute test plans for system verification and validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout the system lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including requirements specifications, design documents, and test reports.
• Conduct technical reviews and present findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables related to system engineering tasks.

Skills

Systems engineering

System design

Integration & testing

Modeling & simulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Aerospace Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, testing and verification of complex aerospace systems. You will work from concept through production in a hands-on role within a cutting-edge facility, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years in aerospace systems engineering, and proven experience with modeling, simulation