Aerospace Structures Lead — FEA & Fatigue

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Aerospace Structures Engineer in Sandton to oversee design, analysis and testing of aircraft structural components. You will ensure integrity, strength and durability of airframes using advanced composites and metals.

You will lead a team, guide testing plans, and interface with regulators to achieve certification, while driving safety, quality and innovation in aerospace structures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on structures.
• Minimum of 10 years in aerospace structures design and analysis.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams on complex structural projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structural components ensuring compliance with aerospace standards (ARP4754, MIL-HDBK-5).
• Perform detailed stress analysis, fatigue life assessment, and damage tolerance evaluations using FEA software.
• Develop and validate structural testing plans including static, dynamic, and vibration testing.
• Oversee material selection including advanced composites, aluminum alloys, and titanium.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and efficient production of components.
• Manage a team of structural engineers, providing mentorship and performance feedback.
• Interface with customers and regulators to secure design approval and certification.
• Troubleshoot structural issues during testing, production, or operation.
• Stay updated on advancements in structural design, materials, and analysis techniques.
• Contribute to development of innovative structural concepts for future aerospace platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure performance

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (Structures)

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Aerospace Structures Engineer in Sandton to oversee design, analysis and testing of aircraft structural components. You will ensure integrity, strength and durability of airframes using advanced composites and metals.

You will lead a team, guide testing plans, and interface with regulators to achieve certification, while driving safety, quality and innovation in aerospace structures.