Senior ATC Systems Engineer – Lead Modern Aviation Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Air Traffic Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain ATC infrastructures at our Mahikeng facility. You will work with radar, CNS/ATM, and communication systems to ensure safe, efficient air traffic management.

You will lead system integration, testing, and validation, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while coordinating with operations teams in North West.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing and maintaining ATC systems.
• Strong knowledge of radar, CNS/ATM, and comms technologies.
• Experience with ATC simulation and modelling tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and testing of ATC systems.
• Oversee maintenance and upgrades of ATC infrastructure.
• Ensure reliability, availability, and performance meet requirements.
• Collaborate with ATC staff to translate needs into technical solutions.
• Develop validation and verification processes; troubleshoot complex issues.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards and regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance.

Skills

ATC systems

Radar systems

System integration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

ATC simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Air Traffic Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain ATC infrastructures at our Mahikeng facility. You will work with radar, CNS/ATM, and communication systems to ensure safe, efficient air traffic management.

You will lead system integration, testing, and validation, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while coordinating with operations teams in North West.