Propulsion Vibration & Structures Engineer

Shae Brandon; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cape Town seeks a Structural Engineer to join its Propulsion department. Responsibilities include multiphysics analysis, collaborating on design validations, and ensuring component performance through simulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical or aerospace engineering and over 3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with SolidWorks and ANSYS Workbench is essential. This position offers a competitive package based on experience and qualification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in thermal, structural, and vibration analysis for rotating machinery.
• Strong foundation in ductile and brittle material failure theories.
• Experience in instrumenting hardware with strain gauges and thermocouples.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiphysics structural, thermal, vibration, and fracture analyses.
• Collaborate with the design team on hardware designs for propulsion components.
• Conduct finite element analysis ensuring performance and safety.

Skills

Multiphysics structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Vibration analysis

Fracture analysis

CAD design oversight

ANSYS Workbench

SolidWorks CAD

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Cape Town seeks a Structural Engineer to join its Propulsion department. Responsibilities include multiphysics analysis, collaborating on design validations, and ensuring component performance through simulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical or aerospace engineering and over 3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with SolidWorks and ANSYS Workbench is essential. This position offers a competitive package based on experience and qualification.