Hybrid Aerospace Structures Engineer — FEA & Design

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Project exposure

Laptop provided

Remote setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structures Engineer for a hybrid role in Welkom, Free State, ZA. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft structural components, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural mechanics, materials science, and FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN) with proficiency in CATIA or SolidWorks. Collaboration across disciplines and with manufacturers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering with a Structures specialization.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in aircraft structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency with FEA software (ANSYS/NASTRAN) and CAD tools (CATIA/SolidWorks).
• Solid understanding of composite materials and metallic alloys used in aerospace.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural testing and aviation regulations (FAR Part 25, CS 25).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of aircraft components using FEA tools.
• Develop detailed technical drawings and specifications for structural parts.
• Conduct stress, fatigue, and vibration analyses to ensure integrity under loads.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to implement designs accurately.
• Work with systems and aerodynamics teams to integrate structures.

Skills

FEA analysis

Aerospace structure

Structural mechanics

Materials science

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering (Structures)

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structures Engineer for a hybrid role in Welkom, Free State, ZA. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft structural components, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural mechanics, materials science, and FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN) with proficiency in CATIA or SolidWorks. Collaboration across disciplines and with manufacturers is essential.