Junior Aircraft Stress Analyst

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Health and retirement benefits

Mentorship program with senior stress?

Support for professional development

Engaging aviation projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Aircraft Stress Analyst in Stellenbosch to contribute to the structural integrity analysis of aircraft components under supervision. You will perform stress calculations, execute FEA, and support testing activities to ensure safety and performance requirements are met.

The role requires a strong academic foundation in mechanical or aerospace engineering, a passion for structural mechanics, and a drive to learn and grow within the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on structural mechanics.
• Academic exposure or internship in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural mechanics.
• Familiarity with ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar FEA software.
• Basic understanding of aircraft structures, materials, and failure modes.

Responsibilities

• Perform linear and non-linear static stress analysis on aircraft components using FEA.
• Assist in developing and validating structural models and analysis methodologies.
• Interpret results and generate reports highlighting critical stress areas.
• Support load case and boundary condition definitions for structural analysis.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve structural design for weight and performance.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Skills

FEA

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (structural mechanics focus)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Aircraft Stress Analyst to join their engineering department in Stellenbosch. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the structural integrity analysis of aircraft components and structures under the guidance of experienced engineers. You will perform stress calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and support testing activities to ensure designs meet safety and performance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic foundation in mechanical or aerospace engineering, a passion for structural mechanics, and a desire to learn and grow within the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform linear and non-linear static stress analysis on aircraft components and structures using FEA software.
• Assist in the development and validation of structural models and analysis methodologies.
• Interpret analysis results and generate detailed reports, highlighting critical stress areas and potential issues.
• Support engineers in defining load cases and boundary conditions for structural analysis.
• Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback on structural design improvements for optimal performance and weight efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to ensuring compliance with aerospace structural design standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on structural mechanics.
• Academic exposure or internship experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural mechanics.
• Familiarity with FEA software packages such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar.
• Basic understanding of aircraft structures, materials, and failure modes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and teamwork in Stellenbosch.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Mentorship program with senior stress engineers.
• Generous support for professional development and further education.
• Engaging work on cutting‑edge aviation projects.