Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer — FEA, Design & Certification

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Aircraft Structures Engineer for an aerospace client in Welkom, Free State. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft structural components to ensure safety, integrity, and performance, applying FEA and materials science expertise.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, proficiency with ANSYS or NASTRAN, knowledge of FAR/EASA, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on on-site projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in aircraft structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS/NASTRAN) and understanding of materials properties.
• Knowledge of airworthiness certification processes (FAR/EASA).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze aircraft primary and secondary structures using FEA.
• Perform stress, strain, and fatigue analysis on components and assemblies.
• Develop and validate structural models and simulations.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and industry standards (FAR, EASA).
• Collaborate with manufacturing and maintenance teams on structural challenges.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Investigate structural failures or anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support flight testing and certification activities.

Skills

Stress analysis

Materials science

Structural dynamics

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Aircraft Structures Engineer for an aerospace client in Welkom, Free State. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft structural components to ensure safety, integrity, and performance, applying FEA and materials science expertise.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, proficiency with ANSYS or NASTRAN, knowledge of FAR/EASA, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on on-site projects.