Aerospace Aerodynamics Lead — Hybrid, CFD & Wind Tunnel

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual bonus

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Access to simulation tools

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer specialized in Aerodynamics in Pretoria, blending on-site lab work with remote analysis tasks. You will lead aerodynamic design, develop CFD models, and oversee wind tunnel testing, driving innovative solutions across aircraft and spacecraft programs.

The role requires 7+ years in aerospace aerodynamics, advanced CFD expertise, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering with Aerodynamics.
• Minimum 7 years experience in aerospace aerodynamics, including design, analysis and testing.
• Expertise in CFD software and pre/post-processing tools.
• Strong background in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics and thermodynamics.

Aufgaben

• Lead aerodynamic design and analysis of aircraft and spacecraft components.
• Develop and validate CFD models using industry-standard software.
• Plan and execute wind tunnel tests and analyze results.
• Investigate aerodynamic issues and inform design decisions.
• Perform stability and control analysis and assess performance.
• Collaborate with structural, propulsion, and systems engineers.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare technical reports and project presentations.

Kenntnisse

CFD software

Python

MATLAB

Wind tunnel testing

Aerospace engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Star-CCM+

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer specialized in Aerodynamics in Pretoria, blending on-site lab work with remote analysis tasks. You will lead aerodynamic design, develop CFD models, and oversee wind tunnel testing, driving innovative solutions across aircraft and spacecraft programs.

The role requires 7+ years in aerospace aerodynamics, advanced CFD expertise, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.