Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Cape Town (Hybrid)

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Avionics Systems Engineer to oversee design, integration, testing, and certification of complex avionics for next‑gen aircraft. You will lead a team of engineers, shape system architecture, and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment.

This hybrid role combines on‑site collaboration in Cape Town with focused remote work, offering strategic influence across programs while advancing safety and efficiency in aviation.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in avionics systems engineering within the aerospace industry.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams and managing complex projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design, development, and integration of avionics systems, including navigation, communication, flight control, and mission systems.
• Manage and mentor a team of avionics engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Define system requirements, architecture, and interface specifications.
• Oversee the testing, validation, and verification of avionics hardware and software.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aviation regulations and standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, EASA, FAA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, systems integration specialists, and program managers.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and design reviews to internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to the development of test strategies and test equipment for avionics systems.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for avionics development activities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Educación

Master's or PhD in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

ARINC 429/1553

Embedded systems

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Avionics Systems Engineer to oversee design, integration, testing, and certification of complex avionics for next‑gen aircraft. You will lead a team of engineers, shape system architecture, and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment.

This hybrid role combines on‑site collaboration in Cape Town with focused remote work, offering strategic influence across programs while advancing safety and efficiency in aviation.