Aircraft Structural Engineer – Mod/Repair & FEA Expert

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

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking an Aircraft Structural Engineer to ensure airworthiness of aircraft structures through analysis, design, and testing. You will work on modifications, repairs, and structural solutions for diverse aircraft.

The role requires a strong background in materials science, stress analysis, and FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN), with familiarity with SACAA, EASA, or FAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in aircraft structural engineering with repair/modification focus.
• Proficient in FEA tools (ANSYS/NASTRAN) and material properties.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for modifications, repairs, and upgrades using FEA.
• Assess damage and develop repair schemes per manufacturer data and regs.
• Create detailed drawings, specs, and technical reports.
• Conduct stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance assessments.
• Review documentation from external vendors and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

FEA Software

Materials science

Stress analysis

Aviation regs

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking an Aircraft Structural Engineer to ensure airworthiness of aircraft structures through analysis, design, and testing. You will work on modifications, repairs, and structural solutions for diverse aircraft.

The role requires a strong background in materials science, stress analysis, and FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN), with familiarity with SACAA, EASA, or FAA guidelines.