Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer — Satellite Systems

HR Talent Partner SA; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Talent Partner SA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a full‑time permanent role in Stellenbosch. You will design and qualify components for satellite communication systems, creating detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical or Aerospace degree, at least 2 years' experience in mechanical design, and hands‑on expertise with CAD and FEA tools. You will support testing, reporting, and collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc Eng / MEng / MSc in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical CAD modelling and engineering drawings.
• Strong background in structural (FEA) and/or thermal analysis, including experience with tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for satellite communication systems
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings
• Perform structural (FEA), thermal, and vibration analysis for harsh environments (rocket launch and space)
• Support environmental qualification testing (vibration, thermal vacuum cycling, etc.)
• Analyse test data and produce detailed engineering reports
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams and suppliers to optimise producibility and cost
• Contribute to design reviews and engineering best practices
• Provide technical support to cross‑functional teams (e.g. design and development, sales and marketing)
• Support efforts to improve mechanical product quality standards, including working with suppliers to address quality issues.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Problem solving

DFMA

High-quality report writing

Education

BEng / BSc Eng / MEng / MSc in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks / RhinoCAD / SolidEdge)

FEA tools (ANSYS / Abaqus)

Job description

HR Talent Partner SA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a full‑time permanent role in Stellenbosch. You will design and qualify components for satellite communication systems, creating detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical or Aerospace degree, at least 2 years' experience in mechanical design, and hands‑on expertise with CAD and FEA tools. You will support testing, reporting, and collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure