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Systems Engineer

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Job Location:

Midrand - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 21 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Systems Engineer required at an exceptional leader in the defence industry. . in Computer Electronic or Mechanical Engineering is required. We require 5 years of experience in military system development. Cutting-edge product development for control systems and weaponry. A person with experience taking a project and product across the entire product lifecycle is required.


Systems Engineer

Midrand


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
  • in Computer Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.
  • More than 5 years experience in systems engineering in the defence and military environment.
  • More than 5 years experience in military system development and/or environment.
  • Strong technical understanding of defence products particularly weapons or weapon systems
  • A deep understanding of the defence sector particularly in the design and implementation of systems.
  • Familiarity with defence industry standards and regulatory requirements is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work on multiple cutting-edge projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborate closely with the engineering and business development teams to translate client requirements into detailed technical specifications and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation ensuring alignment with industry standards and client expectations.
  • Review and interpret proposals ensuring that the technical team fully understands and can meet contractual obligations.
  • Assist in managing and prioritising the engineering and business development backlog streamlining workflows to improve responsiveness.
  • Conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with defence industry standards and practices.
  • Act as a liaison between engineering and business development to facilitate effective communication and timely project completion.
  • Lead technical reviews and ensure that the formal systems engineering process is followed.
  • Support the team in preparing technical documentation for proposals and ensure accuracy in the representation of product capabilities and specifications.
  • Perform low-level design work within your area of expertise (The expectation is to remain hands-on in design work where required)
  • Contribute across the complete product life cycle from concept generation prototyping and design for manufacturing through industrialisation testing optimisation safety certification qualification and integration.
  • Be the technical interface to customers for assigned projects.
  • Coordinate and participate in system integration and test activities to achieve system qualification.

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