Senior Avionics Systems Engineer — Remote Lead & Architect

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Remote-friendly work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead design, integration, testing, and certification of complex avionics systems for aircraft platforms, collaborating with a global team from home.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a related field with 8+ years of aerospace avionics experience, superb problem solving, and strong communication for remote work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in avionics systems engineering in aerospace.
• Proven expertise in avionics architectures, digital protocols, and embedded systems.
• Experience with RTCA DO-178C and DO-254 development processes.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and requirement tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems and flight controls.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop avionics system architectures to meet performance, reliability, and safety.
• Oversee integration of avionics hardware and software components and troubleshoot issues.
• Define and manage system requirements with traceability across lifecycle.
• Develop and execute test plans including HIL and flight testing.
• Support certification with SACAA, FAA, EASA and regulators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay updated on emerging avionics technologies and best practices.
• Document designs, tests, and findings clearly.

Skills

Avionics architectures

Embedded systems

ARINC 429/485

AFDX

RTCA DO-178C

DO-254

MATLAB/Simulink

DOORS

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical/Avionics/Computer Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead design, integration, testing, and certification of complex avionics systems for aircraft platforms, collaborating with a global team from home.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a related field with 8+ years of aerospace avionics experience, superb problem solving, and strong communication for remote work.