Senior Aviation Systems Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Systems Engineer for a fully remote position. You will lead design, integration, and testing of advanced aviation systems, working across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes MBSE, V&V, and rigorous requirements management while delivering innovative, reliable solutions. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of aerospace systems engineering experience and strong leadership skills in a distributed, remote environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD required in aerospace/electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering for aerospace or aviation applications.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles including requirements mgmt, V&V, and MBSE.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex aviation systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Perform system analysis, requirements definition, and trade studies for new projects.
• Develop and execute system test plans, ensuring validation and verification of requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and manufacturing engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Aviation Systems Engineer to join their advanced engineering team, operating entirely remotely. This position requires expertise in the design, integration, and testing of complex aviation systems. You will be instrumental in developing innovative solutions that meet stringent performance, safety, and reliability requirements. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative, fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex aviation systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Perform system analysis, requirements definition, and trade studies for new projects.
• Develop and execute system test plans, ensuring validation and verification of requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and manufacturing engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on the team.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering for aerospace or aviation applications.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, V&V, and MBSE.
• Proficiency with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience working in a remote, collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Fully remote work structure offering unparalleled flexibility.
• The opportunity to shape the future of aviation technology.