Senior Remote Avionics Systems Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health and wellness benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Training programs and conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, integrate and test complex avionics systems for next-generation aircraft, collaborating with a global team to deliver high-performance solutions.

The role requires a Master's degree and at least six years in avionics, with hands-on experience in HIL, MATLAB/Simulink, and DOORS. Remote work within South Africa is supported, with opportunities for growth and industry exposure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Computer or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of avionics systems engineering experience.
• Proven experience in avionics design, integration and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Modelica for simulations.
• Knowledge of ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet and avionics architecture.
• Experience with DOORS and version control systems; remote work eligibility in SA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate avionics systems including navigation and flight control.
• Define system requirements, architecture and interfaces for subsystems.
• Conduct HIL simulations and testing to verify performance and identify issues.
• Develop test plans and reports for validation and verification.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams for seamless integration.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot and document system performance.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards and prepare design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage remote project tasks and timelines.

Skills

Avionics systems design

System integration

Testing methodologies

Hardware-in-the-loop

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Modelica

DOORS

Ver sion control systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, integrate and test complex avionics systems for next-generation aircraft, collaborating with a global team to deliver high-performance solutions.

The role requires a Master's degree and at least six years in avionics, with hands-on experience in HIL, MATLAB/Simulink, and DOORS. Remote work within South Africa is supported, with opportunities for growth and industry exposure.