Senior Avionics Architect & Systems Lead

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Avionics Systems Engineer in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA to head the design, integration and testing of advanced avionics for next-generation aircraft. You will define architectures, manage requirements, and guide a skilled team to ensure robust electronic systems onboard.

The role requires 10+ years in avionics with at least 3 in a lead role, strong knowledge of ARINC, MIL-STD and RTCA/DO standards, and eligibility for security clearance where required.

Qualifications

• Mastery in avionics systems design, development and testing.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• Extensive experience with DO-178C/DO-254 and ARINC standards.
• Proven ability to manage complex requirements and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of integrated avionics systems (communication, navigation, surveillance, flight control).
• Define system requirements, architecture, and interfaces for new platforms.
• Oversee avionics hardware/software integration and testing.
• Ensure DO-178C/DO-254 compliance and regulatory alignment.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Avionics systems

Requirements management

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ARINC

MIL-STD

RTCA/DO standards

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Avionics Systems Engineer in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA to head the design, integration and testing of advanced avionics for next-generation aircraft. You will define architectures, manage requirements, and guide a skilled team to ensure robust electronic systems onboard.

The role requires 10+ years in avionics with at least 3 in a lead role, strong knowledge of ARINC, MIL-STD and RTCA/DO standards, and eligibility for security clearance where required.