Senior Avionics Engineer — Lead Design & Certification

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Relocation aid

Pension plan

Medical aid

Performance bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Avionics Engineer in Pretoria to lead design, integration, and certification of advanced avionics systems for modern aircraft. You will steer requirements, architecture, testing, and regulatory compliance with a focus on safety-critical software lifecycles.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in avionics, strong leadership, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, and excellent English technical writing skills. Relocation support and competitive benefits are available.

Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical/Avionics/Computer Engineering or closely related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in avionics system design and integration.
Experience with avionic architectures and data buses (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553).
Familiarity with certification processes and safety-critical software lifecycle.
Proven leadership of engineering projects and teams, strong communication skills.
Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and English technical writing.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and integration of avionics systems (communication, navigation, flight control).
Define requirements and architecture for new avionics projects.
Oversee testing, validation, and verification of hardware and software.
Ensure compliance with aviation standards (DO-178C, DO-254) and MIL-STD.
Manage schedules, budgets, and resources for avionics programs.
Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Develop design specs, test plans, and certification reports.
Stay informed on latest avionics advances and propose innovations.