Hybrid Aerospace Stress Engineer: FEA & Structures

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid on-site/remote work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks an experienced Aerospace Stress Engineer to perform structural analysis and strength assessments for aircraft components and assemblies using FEA tools. The role emphasizes weight/performance optimization and compliance with airworthiness standards.

You'll work in a hybrid model, collaborating with design and test teams to deliver validated analyses, develop analytical models, and produce detailed reports for certification and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in aerospace/ mechanical engineering with a specialization in structural mechanics.
• 6+ years in aerospace structural analysis and stress engineering.
• Proficiency with industry-standard FEA packages (MSC Nastran, Patran, ANSYS).
• Strong knowledge of lamination theory, continuum mechanics, and structural dynamics.
• Experience with composite and metallic structures.
• Understanding of aerospace design requirements, certification standards.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Legal right to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis on aircraft structures and components using FEA software.
• Conduct static and dynamic load calculations and simulations to assess structural integrity.
• Analyze fatigue and fracture mechanics to predict component life and damage tolerance.
• Develop and validate analytical models, correlating with test data where applicable.
• Interpret results and provide design improvement recommendations to meet strength and durability requirements.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams across the development lifecycle.
• Prepare comprehensive stress analysis reports documenting methodologies and conclusions.
• Ensure analyses comply with FAA/EASA standards and customer specifications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng with structural mechanics

Tools

MSC Nastran

Patran

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks an experienced Aerospace Stress Engineer to perform structural analysis and strength assessments for aircraft components and assemblies using FEA tools. The role emphasizes weight/performance optimization and compliance with airworthiness standards.

You'll work in a hybrid model, collaborating with design and test teams to deliver validated analyses, develop analytical models, and produce detailed reports for certification and customer specifications.