Hybrid Aircraft Performance Engineer for Flight Efficiency

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Engineer for a hybrid role in Mahikeng, North West. You will develop and validate models of climb, cruise, descent, and landing, and analyze flight test data to drive improvements in performance.

The role requires a strong background in aerodynamics and flight dynamics, plus 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MATLAB/Python and aircraft performance tools is essential, with collaboration across aero, propulsion, and flight-control teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft performance engineering.
• Proficiency in performance simulation software (MATLAB, Python, specialized tools).
• Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience analyzing flight test data and applying statistical methods.

Aufgaben

• Develop and validate mathematical models of aircraft performance (climb, cruise, descent, landing).
• Analyze flight test data to compare performance with design specs and identify improvements.
• Run simulations to assess effects of design changes or procedures on performance.
• Optimize flight planning and operations to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight control engineers to integrate performance needs into designs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and performance analysis techniques.
• Support certification efforts by providing performance data to regulators.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues during development or in-service operations.

Kenntnisse

Aerodynamics

Flight mechanics

Mathematical modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Aircraft performance software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Engineer for a hybrid role in Mahikeng, North West. You will develop and validate models of climb, cruise, descent, and landing, and analyze flight test data to drive improvements in performance.

The role requires a strong background in aerodynamics and flight dynamics, plus 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MATLAB/Python and aircraft performance tools is essential, with collaboration across aero, propulsion, and flight-control teams.