Senior Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Systems Engineer for an on-site position in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will define system requirements, architect solutions, and lead the integration and testing of complex aerospace systems to meet stringent performance and safety standards.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with defense industry standards while advancing cutting-edge aerospace projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical) or related discipline.
• 7+ years in systems engineering with aerospace focus.
• Experience in requirements management, system architecture design, and V&V.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and manage system requirements across the product lifecycle.
• Develop system architectures and designs meeting performance, reliability, and safety needs.
• Lead system integration of hardware and software across subsystems.
• Develop and execute system test plans and cases.
• Perform system analysis including performance modeling and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Oversee verification and validation of requirements against designs.
• Prepare and review technical docs and test reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Requirements management

System architecture

V&V

SysML MBSE

DOORS

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical)

Tools

DOORS

MBSE tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading defense and aerospace technology company, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join their prestigious team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is crucial for the development and integration of complex aerospace systems. You will be responsible for defining system requirements, architecting solutions, and ensuring the successful integration and testing of cutting-edge aerospace technologies. This is a demanding, on-site position requiring full commitment to our advanced engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, document, and manage system requirements throughout the product lifecycle, from conception to deployment.
• Develop system architectures and designs that meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Lead system integration efforts, ensuring seamless interoperability between hardware, software, and various subsystems.
• Develop and execute comprehensive system test plans, procedures, and test cases.
• Perform system analysis, including performance modeling, trade studies, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software) to ensure integrated system solutions.
• Oversee the verification and validation of system requirements against implemented designs.
• Author and review technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test reports.
• Mentor junior systems engineers and provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in aerospace systems engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in systems engineering, with a significant focus on aerospace applications.
• Proven experience in requirements management, system architecture design, and V&V (Verification & Validation).
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., DOORS, SysML, MBSE).
• Experience with complex integration and testing of hardware and software systems.
• Strong understanding of aerospace system lifecycles and defense industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain security clearance is a requirement for this role.
• Experience with avionics systems, control systems, or mission systems is highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers an outstanding compensation package, including a competitive annual salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement plan, and significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading aerospace organization. Employees enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and work on projects that are critical to national security and technological advancement in Vereeniging, Gauteng.