Aerospace Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Mechanical Engineer to join a team focused on design, development, and testing of mechanical systems for aerospace applications.

You will work on cutting-edge projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseeing prototyping, testing, and certification to ensure performance, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of aerospace mechanical design experience.
• Experience with aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and structural analysis.
• Proficiency in CATIA and ANSYS or similar CAD/CAE tools.
• Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and control systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and validate aerospace mechanical systems and components.
• Use CAD/FEA tools to ensure structural integrity under extreme conditions.
• Collaborate with avionics and systems engineers on integrated designs.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and certification of mechanical aerospace components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues in aerospace systems.
• Maintain meticulous design, analysis, and test documentation.

Skills

CAD/CAE

CATIA

ANSYS

Aerodynamics

Thermodynamics

Control systems

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Aerospace Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team in Upington . This role is central to the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems for aerospace applications. You will work on cutting-edge projects, contributing your expertise to ensure the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability. The ideal candidate is passionate about aerospace technology and thrives in a challenging, collaborative environment within a company at the forefront of aviation innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and validate mechanical systems and components for aerospace vehicles.
• Utilize advanced CAD and FEA tools to ensure structural integrity and performance under extreme conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including avionics and systems engineers, on integrated designs.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and certification processes for mechanical aerospace components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues related to aerospace systems.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of designs, analyses, and test results.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design within the aerospace industry.
• Proven expertise in aerospace materials , manufacturing processes, and structural analysis.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE software commonly used in aerospace (e.g., CATIA, ANSYS).
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and control systems relevant to aerospace.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking aerospace projects.
• Significant paid time off and professional development support.