Senior Aviation Systems Test Engineer - Remote QA Automation

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Professional development and advanced/

Flexible working hours

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Systems Test Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for complex aviation systems and components, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance across cutting-edge aerospace solutions.

You will lead test automation, analyze results, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to prepare flight-ready systems in a home-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in systems testing with aviation/aerospace focus.
• Proven experience designing and executing test plans for complex electronic and software systems.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and scripting languages (Python, LabVIEW, TestStand).
• Strong understanding of avionics systems, ARINC 429, and signal processing.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with aviation industry testing standards and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and remote-team collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage testing projects independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test plans for aviation systems (avionics, navigation, comms).
• Design automated test scripts/frameworks to improve coverage.
• Conduct system, integration, and performance testing of hardware/software.
• Analyze results, identify defects, and coordinate resolutions.
• Document findings and maintain defect tracking; produce reports.
• Ensure testing complies with DO-160/DO-254 and industry standards.
• Maintain/calibrate test equipment and environments.
• Mentor junior test engineers in a remote team.

Skills

Aerospace test engineering

Test automation

Python

ARINC 429

Data acquisition

Regulatory compliance (DO-160/DO-254)

Problem solving

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (Aerospace/Electrical/CS)

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Systems Test Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for complex aviation systems and components, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance across cutting-edge aerospace solutions.

You will lead test automation, analyze results, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to prepare flight-ready systems in a home-based environment.