Senior Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 98,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role in aerospace. You will translate complex requirements into robust, high‑performance designs that meet stringent safety and reliability standards, collaborating with a global team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in aerospace mechanical design, expert CAD/FEA skills (CATIA V5/V6, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS/NASTRAN), and knowledge of aerospace materials and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years in mechanical design with aerospace components.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and SOLIDWORKS; strong FEA experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of complex aerospace components and systems, ensuring compliance with industry specs and regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA).
• Create detailed designs, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using 3D CAD tools.
• Perform stress, fatigue, thermal and vibration analyses using FEA tools to validate designs.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, materials, manufacturing and QA teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
• Develop and execute testing protocols for prototypes and flight hardware; implement design changes as needed.
• Manage design documentation including MRB actions and ICDs.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and troubleshoot issues throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership of remote teams

Analytical thinking

Aerospace design knowledge

Technical communication

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

SOLIDWORKS

ANSYS/NASTRAN/PATRAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role in aerospace. You will translate complex requirements into robust, high‑performance designs that meet stringent safety and reliability standards, collaborating with a global team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in aerospace mechanical design, expert CAD/FEA skills (CATIA V5/V6, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS/NASTRAN), and knowledge of aerospace materials and processes.