Aircraft Structures Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Remote-friendly arrangements

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and certification of aircraft structural components, ensuring safety and performance under all operating conditions.

You will apply FEA and CAD tools, work with manufacturing on production of structural parts, and develop test plans to analyze results and drive design improvements. This role supports cutting-edge aerospace projects with remote-friendly options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in aircraft structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency with FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN) and CAD tools.
• Solid understanding of material science, composite materials, and metal fatigue principles.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a rigorous approach to engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software to assess stress, strain, and fatigue life.
• Design and optimize aircraft structural components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations and performance requirements.
• Develop and implement test plans for structural components, analyzing results and recommending design modifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient and accurate production of structural parts.
• Investigate structural failures or incidents, identifying root causes and proposing effective solutions.

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a highly skilled Aircraft Structures Engineer to join their dynamic team in Rustenburg . This role is integral to the design, analysis, and certification of aircraft structural components, ensuring integrity, safety, and performance under all operational conditions. You will work on challenging projects, utilizing advanced engineering principles and software tools to develop innovative structural solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation aircraft and play a key role in maintaining the structural integrity of existing fleets.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software to assess stress, strain, and fatigue life.
• Design and optimize aircraft structural components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations and performance requirements.
• Develop and implement test plans for structural components, analyzing results and recommending design modifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient and accurate production of structural parts.
• Investigate structural failures or incidents, identifying root causes and proposing effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in aircraft structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency with FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN) and CAD tools.
• Solid understanding of material science, composite materials, and metal fatigue principles.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a rigorous approach to engineering analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with performance incentives.
• Flexible remote work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Contribution to cutting-edge aerospace engineering projects.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.