Senior Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Provident fund

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge aerospacetech

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer in the aerospace manufacturing sector. You will define system requirements, develop integration strategies, and oversee testing and validation of integrated avionics, electrical, mechanical and software systems.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing and flight test teams to ensure compliance with aviation standards, support modifications of existing systems, and drive programs from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or related).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in aircraft systems engineering or integration.
• Proven experience with avionics, electrical systems, and flight control systems integration.
• Familiarity with system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, LabVIEW).
• Understanding of networking protocols commonly used in aircraft (e.g., ARINC 429, ARINC 664/AFDX).
• Knowledge of aircraft certification processes and documentation requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with DOORS or similar requirements management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage requirements for aircraft system integration.
• Develop system architecture and integration plans for new aircraft programs.
• Coordinate with subsystem engineers to ensure compatibility and interoperability.
• Oversee the installation and wiring of aircraft systems according to design specifications.
• Conduct system-level testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues identified during testing or flight operations.
• Develop and maintain system integration documentation, including interface control documents (ICDs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and flight test.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards and regulatory requirements throughout the integration process.
• Support the modification and upgrade of existing aircraft systems.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Systems integration

Avionics

Electrical systems

Flight control systems

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Simulink

LabVIEW

ARINC networking tools

DOORS

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer in the aerospace manufacturing sector. You will define system requirements, develop integration strategies, and oversee testing and validation of integrated avionics, electrical, mechanical and software systems.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing and flight test teams to ensure compliance with aviation standards, support modifications of existing systems, and drive programs from concept to