Aircraft Structures Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Work on cutting-edge aircraft projects

Paid time off and retirement plan

Career stability in aviation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structures Engineer to join our Bloemfontein team. You will contribute to design, analysis, and testing of aircraft structures, ensuring safety, integrity, and performance of our fleet.

The role involves developing innovative structural solutions and collaborating with manufacturing teams to implement designs. The ideal candidate holds a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a structures focus, plus experience in aircraft structural design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in structures.
• Proven experience in aircraft structural design and analysis, preferably with FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of material properties, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and stress analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and composite materials.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of aircraft components and assemblies using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• Develop and test structural designs to meet airworthiness requirements and performance specifications.
• Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and reports for structural components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and maintenance teams to ensure the integrity of structural repairs and modifications.
• Investigate structural failures or damage and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace regulations and industry standards.

Skills

FEA tools

Fatigue analysis

Fracture mechanics

Stress analysis

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng (structures)

Tools

FEA software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and dedicated Aircraft Structures Engineer to join their team in Bloemfontein . This role is integral to the design, analysis, and testing of aircraft structures, ensuring the safety, integrity, and performance of our aircraft fleet. You will be involved in developing innovative structural solutions, performing stress analysis, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to bring designs to life. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about aerospace structures to contribute to significant projects within a supportive and technically advanced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of aircraft components and assemblies using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• Develop and test structural designs to meet airworthiness requirements and performance specifications.
• Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and reports for structural components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and maintenance teams to ensure the integrity of structural repairs and modifications.
• Investigate structural failures or damage and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace regulations and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in structures.
• Proven experience in aircraft structural design and analysis, preferably with FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of material properties, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and stress analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and composite materials.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical information clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in structural analysis.
• Work on cutting-edge aircraft projects.
• Paid time off and retirement plan contributions.
• A stable and rewarding career in the aviation industry in Bloemfontein .