Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer and FEA Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 107,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Engineer to join its design and development team. You will lead design, analysis, and testing of aircraft structural components, ensuring safety and performance of next-generation aircraft at our Queenstown, ZA facility.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, perform FEA stress and fatigue analyses, develop drawings and manufacturing processes, and mentor junior engineers while keeping abreast of new materials and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in aircraft structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS) and CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, materials, and fatigue/fracture mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze aircraft primary and secondary structures, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and regulations.
• Perform stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and damage tolerance assessments using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes for structural components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure successful production and integration of structures.
• Conduct structural testing and validation activities to verify design integrity.
• Investigate structural failures or anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay current with advancements in materials, manufacturing techniques, and structural analysis methods.
• Contribute to the selection of materials for aircraft structures, considering performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to project teams and management.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team.

Skills

Structural analysis

Fatigue/fracture mechanics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

ANSYS

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Engineer to join its design and development team. You will lead design, analysis, and testing of aircraft structural components, ensuring safety and performance of next-generation aircraft at our Queenstown, ZA facility.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, perform FEA stress and fatigue analyses, develop drawings and manufacturing processes, and mentor junior engineers while keeping abreast of new materials and techniques.