Remote Senior Aerospace Propulsion Architect

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Propulsion Systems Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. The position focuses on design, development, and testing of propulsion systems for aircraft and spacecraft, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D. in propulsion-focused aerospace or mechanical engineering, has 8+ years of propulsion experience, and is proficient with CFD/FEA and system modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering with propulsion focus.
• 8+ years of propulsion design/analysis experience.
• Proficiency in CFD/FEA and system modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize propulsion systems (jet, rocket, and alternative).
• Develop performance models and simulations for propulsion systems.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of propulsion components and systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a remote setting.
• Prepare technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure propulsion designs meet performance, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Combustion

Turbomachinery

CFD

FEA

System modeling

Propulsion knowledge

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (Propulsion specialization)

Tools

CFD software

FEA software

System modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Propulsion Systems Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. The position focuses on design, development, and testing of propulsion systems for aircraft and spacecraft, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D. in propulsion-focused aerospace or mechanical engineering, has 8+ years of propulsion experience, and is proficient with CFD/FEA and system modeling tools.