Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

SUMMARY:
A highly regarded organization is seeking an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in Somerset West.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in the design and development of multiple aerospace projects, applying a tailored systems engineering approach.
• Prepare Statements of Work for contracted electronic design engineers, outlining the design, manufacture, and delivery of avionics subsystems based on technical requirements specifications.
• Organize and oversee design reviews of avionics subsystems.
• Supervise the creation of mission firmware design specifications by developers, for use in specified avionics subsystems.
• Develop functional requirement specifications for in-house developed avionics subsystems.
• Prepare functional specifications for electronic test bench appliances and Windows-based test applications used to verify avionics subsystems.
• Manage the design and development of test bench appliances and Windows-based test applications by electronic engineers and software developers.
• Commission test bench appliances and test applications.
• Develop subsystem test procedures for the acceptance of avionics subsystems using electronic test appliances and software.
• Conduct verification testing of subsystems against test requirements using test appliances and applications.
• Participate in integrated system verification testing, with a focus on avionics subsystem performance.
• Oversee configuration control of avionics hardware and firmware, including firmware version numbers, hardware modifications, and serial numbers.
• Provide ongoing guidance to avionics engineers and firmware developers throughout the project lifecycle.

Overseas travel to client sites may be required on occasion.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a B.Eng degree in Electronics Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in the military and/or commercial sectors, applying systems engineering principles and methodologies.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• M.Eng degree in Electronics Engineering.
• Familiarity with GENESYS systems engineering modelling platform (SDL-based).
• Experience with managing DO-160G environmental testing (EMI, EMC, vibration, shock, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in electronics prototyping, including C firmware coding (STM32).

Candidate Attributes:

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with the ability to work independently. The successful individual should be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence. A passion for delivering high-quality, elegant solutions in aerospace engineering will be key.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects. Candidates who meet the qualifications and are eager to take on new challenges are encouraged to apply.