Aircraft Stress Analyst

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an expert Aircraft Stress Analyst to join its engineering team in Vereeniging. You will lead structural analysis of airframes, perform FEA, and validate models to ensure safety and compliance with aerospace standards.

The role requires a Master’s/PhD in structures and 7+ years of experience, with expertise in NASTRAN/ANSYS. A hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with structures specialization.
• 7+ years of experience as Aircraft Stress Analyst or in a related structural engineering role.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as NASTRAN and ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and stress calculations for aircraft components and airframes using FEA software.
• Evaluate structural integrity under static, dynamic, fatigue, and thermal loads.
• Develop and validate analytical models, ensuring accuracy and correlation with test data.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structures for weight reduction and performance enhancement.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to engineering and management teams.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace standards and regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Scripting for automation

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical with structures specialization

Tools

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an expert Aircraft Stress Analyst to join their engineering team in Vereeniging. This role is at the forefront of aircraft design and safety, focusing on the structural integrity and performance of aircraft under various flight loads. You will utilize advanced computational tools and methodologies to predict and validate structural behavior, ensuring compliance with rigorous aerospace standards. This is a challenging and rewarding position for a seasoned engineer passionate about pushing the boundaries of aerospace structural analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and stress calculations for aircraft components and airframes using FEA software.
• Evaluate structural integrity under static, dynamic, fatigue, and thermal loads.
• Develop and validate analytical models, ensuring accuracy and correlation with test data.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structures for weight reduction and performance enhancement.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to engineering and management teams.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in structures.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an Aircraft Stress Analyst or in a related structural engineering role.
• Expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS).
• Strong understanding of material science, mechanics of materials, and aerospace structural design principles.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation of analysis tasks is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package including bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and cutting-edge aerospace projects.
• Professional development and access to advanced analytical tools.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life integration.