Remote Principal Mechanical Engineer — Aerospace Structures

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Equity/bonuses

Access to advanced simulation tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Principal Mechanical Engineer for a visionary aerospace technology company. You will lead the design, analysis, and performance optimization of primary and secondary structures, using high-fidelity FEA and advanced composites.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while advancing lightweight, high-performance solutions from a home office.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with specialization in Structural Mechanics or Composite Materials.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in mechanical/structural engineering with aerospace focus.
• Expertise in advanced composite materials and high-fidelity FEA.
• Experience with aerospace design standards, certification processes, and flight physics.
• Strong leadership and remote collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and optimization of primary and secondary aerospace structures.
• Develop detailed structural models and perform FEA for static, dynamic, fatigue, and thermal loads.
• Select advanced materials considering performance, weight, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate remotely with aerodynamicists, systems engineers, and manufacturing specialists.
• Define and oversee structural testing programs to validate designs and ensure flightworthiness.
• Mentor junior structural engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Aero structural design

FEA

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD or Master in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

CATIA

NX

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Principal Mechanical Engineer for a visionary aerospace technology company. You will lead the design, analysis, and performance optimization of primary and secondary structures, using high-fidelity FEA and advanced composites.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while advancing lightweight, high-performance solutions from a home office.