Hybrid Senior Aircraft Structural Engineer, Composites & FEA

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Híbrido; ZAR 800.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structural Engineer in Klerksdorp, North West, focused on advanced composites. You will design, analyze, and ensure airframe integrity using cutting-edge materials and FEA tools.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing and testing teams, perform stress and fatigue analyses, develop drawings, and ensure compliance with FAA/EASA standards. A strong background in composite structures and 5+ years of industry experience are expected; a master's is

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering with a specialization in structures.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft structural design and analysis, with a significant portion focused on composite materials.
• Proficiency in composite mechanics, material properties, and failure theories.
• Strong skills in using FEA software packages (e.g., NASTRAN, PATRAN, Abaqus) for structural analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace composite manufacturing processes and quality control methods.
• Knowledge of aerospace structural testing methodologies and data interpretation.
• Understanding of aerospace certification requirements related to structures.

Responsabilidades

• Perform structural analysis and design of aircraft components and assemblies, with a strong focus on composite materials.
• Conduct stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and damage tolerance assessments using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions for composite structures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are optimized for composite fabrication processes (e.g., layup, curing, bonding).
• Participate in structural testing activities, including material characterization, component testing, and full-scale airframe testing.
• Analyze test results and modify designs as necessary to meet performance and safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace standards, regulations (e.g., FAA, EASA), and customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot structural issues identified during design, manufacturing, or flight testing phases.
• Contribute to the selection and qualification of new composite materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Support the broader engineering team in system integration and multidisciplinary design efforts.

Conocimientos

Composite materials

FEA analysis

Aircraft structures

Aero-structures

Educación

Bachelor's in engineering with structures

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

NASTRAN

PATRAN

Abaqus

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structural Engineer in Klerksdorp, North West, focused on advanced composites. You will design, analyze, and ensure airframe integrity using cutting-edge materials and FEA tools.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing and testing teams, perform stress and fatigue analyses, develop drawings, and ensure compliance with FAA/EASA standards. A strong background in composite structures and 5+ years of industry experience are expected; a master's is