Remote Principal Mechanical Engineer — Aerospace Innovator

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced aerospace mechanical systems in a fully remote division. The role requires global collaboration, mentoring of senior engineers, and guiding complex technical initiatives to drive innovation in aviation and space technologies.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master s in Mechanical Engineering with 10–12 years of aerospace experience, and strong expertise in structural analysis, dynamics, and

Qualifications

• PhD or Master s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related aerospace discipline.
• 10 years of aerospace mechanical design and engineering experience.
• Expertise in structural analysis, dynamics, thermal management, and materials science for aerospace.
• Experience with CATIA, ANSYS, and NASTRAN.
• Ability to lead technical projects and drive aerospace innovation.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards, regulations, and certification processes.
• Excellent leadership and remote collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of advanced aerospace mechanical systems.
• Provide expert technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams on complex mechanical design challenges.
• Develop and implement novel design solutions that meet stringent aerospace requirements for performance, reliability, and safety.
• Conduct advanced engineering analyses, including structural mechanics, thermal analysis, vibration, and fatigue life prediction.
• Author and review critical design documents, specifications, and technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in aerospace mechanical engineering.
• Participate in design reviews and technical interchange meetings, providing authoritative guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex design and manufacturing issues encountered during development and production.
• Contribute to proposals and new business development efforts by providing technical expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Project management

Technical mentoring

Education

PhD or Master7s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced aerospace mechanical systems in a fully remote division. The role requires global collaboration, mentoring of senior engineers, and guiding complex technical initiatives to drive innovation in aviation and space technologies.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master s in Mechanical Engineering with 10–12 years of aerospace experience, and strong expertise in structural analysis, dynamics, and