Systems Engineer

Recruiter:

The Hiring House

Job Ref:

JHB000749/LM

Date posted:

Friday, December 5, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a System Engineer who will play a critical role in designing, developing, and integrating complex systems within the aerospace and defence sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, system architecture design, testing, and validation. This is a permanent role based in Centurion.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities

Conduct requirements analysis and translate operational needs into system specifications.
Develop and maintain system architecture and designs for complex aerospace and defence systems.
Perform systems integration, testing, and validation to ensure system performance and compliance with standards.
Manage system lifecycle, including design, development, verification, and support.
Develop technical documentation, including system designs, testing procedures, and user manuals.
Participate in the review of technical deliverables, identifying potential issues, and proposing solutions.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, project managers, and customers, to ensure successful project delivery.
Collaborate with the team to ensure alignment of system design with project objectives.

Requirements
Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Electronic or Software Engineering

Experience

5+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defence industry.
Experience with software tools for system design and documentation (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, DOORS).
Sound knowledge of Systems engineering methodologies, tools, and standards.

Please call us on for more information.

NB: Should you not hear from us in 6weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

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