Senior Avionics Engineer — Lead Flight Systems

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Avionics Engineer in Stellenbosch to lead design, development, and integration of advanced avionics for aircraft and UAVs. You will define system architecture, select components, and drive embedded software V&V in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in avionics, deep DSP/embedded experience, and strong leadership to mentor junior engineers. This on-site role offers growth in a cutting-edge aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in EE/AE with avionics specialization.
• 8+ years in avionics design and development.
• Experience in flight management, comms, navigation, or autopilot.
• Proficient in C/C++ and real-time embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate avionics systems for aircraft and UAVs.
• Define architecture; select hardware/software components.
• Develop and test embedded software; perform V&V.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards.

Skills

Avionics design

8+ years experience

Leadership/mentoring

C/C++ programming

DO-178C knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering (avionics)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ARINC 429

MIL-STD-1553

AFDX

RTOS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Avionics Engineer in Stellenbosch to lead design, development, and integration of advanced avionics for aircraft and UAVs. You will define system architecture, select components, and drive embedded software V&V in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in avionics, deep DSP/embedded experience, and strong leadership to mentor junior engineers. This on-site role offers growth in a cutting-edge aerospace setting.