Aircraft Stress Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Aircraft Stress Engineer to join its advanced engineering department in Sandton. The role focuses on ensuring structural integrity and airworthiness through detailed stress analysis and validation, with a hybrid work model offering on-site collaboration and remote analysis.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in aircraft stress analysis, proficiency in FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN), and strong technical writing skills to document results and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in aircraft stress analysis.
• Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, NASTRAN).
• Strong understanding of materials, fatigue, failure modes.
• Experience with aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis on aircraft structures using FEA.
• Validate designs through analytical methods and oversee testing.
• Interpret results to ensure airworthiness standards.
• Collaborate with design, aerodynamic, and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Stay updated with new materials and regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer to join their advanced engineering department in Sandton . This role is integral to ensuring the structural integrity and airworthiness of aircraft by performing complex stress analysis and validation. You will work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies to design, test, and certify structural components. This hybrid position allows for collaboration with on-site engineering teams while providing flexibility for remote analysis and reporting. You will play a key role in the design lifecycle, contributing to the safety and efficiency of aviation structures through rigorous engineering principles and innovative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis on aircraft structures and components using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• Validate structural designs through analytical methods and oversee static and dynamic testing.
• Interpret test results and analysis data to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards and design requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers, aerodynamicists, and manufacturing teams to optimize structural performance and manufacturability.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations detailing stress analysis findings and recommendations.
• Stay current with advancements in materials science, structural analysis techniques, and relevant industry regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in aircraft stress analysis and structural design.
• Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar.
• Strong understanding of material properties, failure modes, and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance plans.
• Pension fund and long-term disability coverage.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development in structural engineering.
• A flexible hybrid work environment that combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Work on cutting-edge aviation projects with a team of industry experts.