Senior Avionics Systems Specialist

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

About the Role

Our client, a premier defense and aerospace contractor, is seeking an accomplished Senior Avionics Systems Specialist to join their cutting-edge facility in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role demands extensive experience in the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of complex avionics systems for advanced aircraft platforms. You will be at the forefront of developing and implementing next-generation avionics solutions, ensuring peak performance, reliability, and compliance with stringent military and civil aviation standards. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical understanding of aircraft electronics, navigation, communication, and flight control systems, coupled with strong leadership capabilities. This position is crucial for maintaining our client's technological edge and ensuring the superior performance of the aircraft they support. You will collaborate with a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians in a challenging yet rewarding environment, contributing to projects of national importance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of sophisticated avionics systems for military and commercial aircraft.
• Develop and manage avionics system architecture, ensuring seamless integration with other aircraft 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 engineers, hardware engineers, and airframe specialists, 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 relevant aviation regulations and standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DO-160).

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; Ph.D. is a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in avionics systems engineering, with a focus on complex military aircraft.
• Proven expertise in digital avionics architecture, navigation systems (GPS, INS), communication systems (HF/VHF/UHF), flight control systems (FCS), and electronic warfare (EW) systems.
• Proficiency in simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and avionics test equipment.
• Strong understanding of embedded software development and hardware/software integration in an aviation context.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with systems engineering methodologies and tools.
• Security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, including an annual remuneration of ZAR.
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• a generous retirement savings plan.
• substantial paid time off.
• Opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and professional development are extensive.
• The role is based in Pretoria, a hub of technological advancement, offering a dynamic living environment.
• Employees benefit from a stimulating work culture focused on innovation and excellence, working on projects that are critical to national security and technological progress.