Hybrid Aircraft Performance Engineer - Data-Driven

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge aviation technology

Dynamic engineering team

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Stellenbosch, Western Cape location

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an Aircraft Performance Engineer to analyze and optimize aircraft performance data, driving efficiency and safety. The role blends on-site analysis with computational work in a hybrid setup, requiring a strong aerospace background.

You will work with advanced software (Flight, TOPCAT, Atlas) and data tools (MATLAB, Python) to provide actionable insights for engineering and operations teams.

Formación

• 0 Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with focus on aerodynamics or flight mechanics.
• 0 Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft performance analysis or related engineering discipline.
• 0 Proficiency in performance analysis software (e.g., Flight, TOPCAT, Atlas) and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• 0 Strong understanding of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, flight mechanics, and aircraft systems.
• 0 Experience with flight data recorders and analysis techniques.
• 0 Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• 0 Strong written and verbal communication for technical reporting and presentations.
• 0 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with hybrid working.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze flight data to assess aircraft performance, fuel efficiency, and operational trends.
• Develop and validate performance models for various aircraft types.
• Conduct studies on flight envelope limitations, takeoff and landing performance, and cruise optimization.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations detailing performance analysis findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with flight operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement performance improvements.
• Support the development and certification of new aircraft systems and modifications related to performance.
• Utilize specialized software tools for data acquisition, processing, and analysis.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in aircraft performance engineering and related technologies.

Conocimientos

5+ years experience

Strong analytical skills

Data interpretation

Educación

Bachelors/Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (focus on aerodynamics/flight mechanics)

Herramientas

Flight software

TOPCAT

Atlas

MATLAB

Python

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an Aircraft Performance Engineer to analyze and optimize aircraft performance data, driving efficiency and safety. The role blends on-site analysis with computational work in a hybrid setup, requiring a strong aerospace background.

You will work with advanced software (Flight, TOPCAT, Atlas) and data tools (MATLAB, Python) to provide actionable insights for engineering and operations teams.