Senior Avionics Systems Architect - Lead & Integration

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

On-site Pretoria

National security projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria invites applications for a Senior Avionics Systems Specialist to lead design, integration, testing, and maintenance of complex avionics for military and civil aircraft.

The role requires 10+ years in avionics, mastery of digital avionics architecture, GPS/INS, HF/VHF/UHF, FCS, EW, and leadership. Based in Pretoria, the role offers challenging projects with national importance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 10+ years of avionics systems engineering experience
• Expertise in digital avionics architecture and navigation systems
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and testing
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration, and testing of avionics systems for military and commercial aircraft.
• Develop and manage avionics system architecture, ensuring seamless integration with subsystems.
• Perform detailed analysis of avionics system performance, reliability, and safety, identifying and resolving complex issues.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system specifications, test plans, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and airframe engineers, to ensure system interoperability.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of avionics systems, providing technical guidance during flight testing and acceptance trials.
• Stay abreast of emerging avionics technologies and industry best practices, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert technical support and mentorship to junior avionics engineers and technicians.
• Ensure all avionics systems design and implementation comply with MIL-STD and DO-160 standards.

Skills

Avionics architecture

System integration

Leadership

MATLAB/Simulink

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria invites applications for a Senior Avionics Systems Specialist to lead design, integration, testing, and maintenance of complex avionics for military and civil aircraft.

The role requires 10+ years in avionics, mastery of digital avionics architecture, GPS/INS, HF/VHF/UHF, FCS, EW, and leadership. Based in Pretoria, the role offers challenging projects with national importance.