Senior Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent aviation client in Pretoria to identify a Senior Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer. You will design, develop, integrate, and test complex electrical systems for various aircraft, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and flight test teams, lead root-cause analyses, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in aerospace electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in aircraft electrical system design/integration.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical power systems (AC/DC, distribution, protection).
• Familiarity with avionics data buses (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553) and control systems.
• Proficiency with simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink) and ECAD.
• Experience with aerospace standards/regulations for electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate aircraft electrical systems (power, distribution, lighting, avionics interfaces).
• Analyze requirements to ensure ARP4754/DO-254 compliance and safety standards.
• Create/review schematics, wiring diagrams, specs, and test procedures.
• Perform system integration testing and troubleshoot electrical components.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing for quality and manufacturability.
• Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to maintenance/flight test crews.
• Mentor junior engineers to foster technical excellence.

Skills

Electrical power systems

System integration

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ECAD schematic capture

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prominent aviation client in Pretoria to identify a Senior Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer. You will design, develop, integrate, and test complex electrical systems for various aircraft, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and flight test teams, lead root-cause analyses, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in aerospace electrical solutions.