Senior Avionics Systems Integrator - Aerospace/Defense

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aviation Systems Integrator for its client in Bloemfontein to oversee seamless avionic system integration. The role requires a strong systems engineering background with expertise in avionics, software, and hardware integration for aircraft platforms.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in aviation or defence systems integration, familiarity with MIL-STD, and the ability to guide design reviews and test activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems integration in aviation/defence.
• Proven experience integrating complex avionics systems (EFIS, FMS, SATCOM).
• Strong understanding of system engineering principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency with integration tools and techniques.
• Experience with V&V processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD is an advantage.
• Must be eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Integrate aviation systems, including communication, navigation, and surveillance.
• Define system requirements and ICDs.
• Develop and execute system integration test plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues during development and testing.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers for interoperability.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance on system integration.
• Document system architecture, integration processes, and test results.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and military specifications.
• Support validation and verification of integrated systems.
• Contribute to the overall system design and architecture lifecycle.

Skills

Systems engineering

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Integration tools

MIL-STD

V&V processes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aviation Systems Integrator for its client in Bloemfontein to oversee seamless avionic system integration. The role requires a strong systems engineering background with expertise in avionics, software, and hardware integration for aircraft platforms.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in aviation or defence systems integration, familiarity with MIL-STD, and the ability to guide design reviews and test activities.