Aircraft Stress Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + benefits

Hybrid work model

Advanced simulation tools

Performance growth opportunities

Innovative aircraft projects

Collaborative engineering team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer to join our structural analysis team in Klerksdorp. You will perform detailed structural analyses and testing to ensure safety of aircraft components under varied loads, using advanced simulation tools.

You will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, develop analytical models (NASTRAN/ANSYS), interpret test results, and document methods and recommendations, within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in aerospace structural analysis or stress engineering.
• Proficiency in FEA software and techniques.
• Strong understanding of materials, mechanics, and dynamics.
• Experience with aerospace industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) on aircraft structures to assess stress and fatigue life.
• Develop and validate analytical models using industry-standard software (NASTRAN, ANSYS).
• Interpret test results and correlate with analytical predictions.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structures for weight and performance.
• Prepare technical reports documenting methods, results, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace design standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Aircraft Stress Engineer to join their structural analysis team in Klerksdorp . This role involves performing detailed structural analysis and testing to ensure the integrity and safety of aircraft components and structures under various load conditions. You will work with advanced simulation tools and methodologies to validate designs and identify potential failure points. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of robust and reliable aircraft structures, collaborating with design engineers and manufacturing teams. The hybrid work model offers flexibility while ensuring essential on-site collaboration for critical analysis and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) on aircraft structures and components to assess stress, strain, and fatigue life.
• Develop and validate analytical models using industry-standard software (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS).
• Interpret test results and correlate them with analytical predictions.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs for weight reduction and improved performance.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting analysis methods, results, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace structural design standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace structural analysis or stress engineering.
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and techniques.
• Strong understanding of material properties, mechanics of materials, and structural dynamics.
• Experience with aerospace industry standards and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to advanced simulation software and high-performance computing resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in structural analysis.
• Contribution to innovative aircraft design and development projects.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering team environment.