Senior Remote Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop and integrate electrical power systems, wiring harnesses and related components for aircraft, ensuring reliability and compliance with aviation standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of hands-on experience with AC/DC power systems, EMC and aerospace wiring practices, while collaborating with global engineering teams from

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in aircraft electrical systems design and integration.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software incl. SOLIDWORKS Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, ECAD.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC power systems, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of aerospace electrical standards and specifications (e.g., MIL-STD, ARP).
• Remote work capable and strong communication for global teams.
• South African citizen or work authorization.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop aircraft electrical systems including power generation and distribution.
• Create wiring diagrams and harness routing designs using CAD software.
• Perform load analyses, fault current calculations and power quality assessments.
• Specify electrical components, connectors and cables to meet aerospace standards.
• Integrate electrical systems with avionics, propulsion and structures.
• Troubleshoot and root cause analysis during development and testing.
• Support system testing, validation and verification, including ground and flight tests.
• Ensure designs comply with FARs, EASA CS and other airworthiness rules.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for production and assembly.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and maintenance personnel.

Conocimientos

Electrical Engineering

Remote teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

ECAD

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop and integrate electrical power systems, wiring harnesses and related components for aircraft, ensuring reliability and compliance with aviation standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of hands-on experience with AC/DC power systems, EMC and aerospace wiring practices, while collaborating with global engineering teams from