Senior Avionics Systems Lead — Architecture & Flight Safety

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

International travel opportunities

Medical aid scheme

RETIREMENT FUND

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Avionics Systems Engineer in Pretoria, South Africa to drive design, integration, and testing of advanced avionics for next-generation aircraft. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and ensure regulatory compliance across DO-178C, DO-254, and MIL-STD frameworks.

On-site role with significant technical leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in avionics with 3+ years in leadership, strong expertise in FMS, GPS, INS, radios, displays, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of avionics systems engineering experience; at least 3 years in lead/supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of avionics subsystems (FMS, GPS, INS, radios, displays, autopilots).
• Experience with systems engineering methodologies and tools; familiar with aviation standards and certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration, and validation of complex avionics systems and subsystems.
• Define system architecture, requirements, and ICDs.
• Oversee selection and qualification of avionics hardware/software.
• Mentor a team of avionics engineers; provide technical guidance and oversight.
• Develop and execute test plans for simulation and flight platforms.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards (DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD).
• Collaborate with airframe manufacturers, suppliers, and regulators.
• Analyze performance data, troubleshoot, and implement solutions.
• Prepare design specs, test reports, and user manuals.
• Contribute to proposals and new avionics initiatives.
• Stay updated on emerging avionics technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

BEng/BSc in Electrical or Aerospace Eng

MEng/MSc preferred

Tools

Model-based systems engineering

Requirements management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Avionics Systems Engineer in Pretoria, South Africa to drive design, integration, and testing of advanced avionics for next-generation aircraft. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and ensure regulatory compliance across DO-178C, DO-254, and MIL-STD frameworks.

On-site role with significant technical leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in avionics with 3+ years in leadership, strong expertise in FMS, GPS, INS, radios, displays, and