Remote Aerospace Structural Analysis Engineer (FEA Expert)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive compensation

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Aerospace Mechanical Engineer specializing in Structural Analysis for critical aerospace projects based in South Africa, with a focus on Polokwane. You will perform FEA-driven analysis for aircraft and spacecraft structures, ensuring safety, weight optimization, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in structural analysis, expertise in ANSYS/NASTRAN/ABAQUS, CATIA/SolidWorks, and strong communication to collaborate with a distributed

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Structural Mechanics.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in structural analysis for aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis on aerospace components using FEA software.
• Conduct stress, strain, vibration, and fatigue analyses to meet safety and performance requirements.
• Develop and validate complex FE models for static, dynamic, and thermal loading conditions.
• Interpret results and present findings to project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Aerospace engineering

FEA expertise

Remote collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Structural Mechanics)

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Aerospace Mechanical Engineer specializing in Structural Analysis for critical aerospace projects based in South Africa, with a focus on Polokwane. You will perform FEA-driven analysis for aircraft and spacecraft structures, ensuring safety, weight optimization, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in structural analysis, expertise in ANSYS/NASTRAN/ABAQUS, CATIA/SolidWorks, and strong communication to collaborate with a distributed