Remote Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Aerospace

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Global health insurance coverage

Professional development & home office

Cutting-edge aerospace projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with aerospace expertise to lead the design of critical aerospace components. The role is fully remote with a globally distributed team, focusing on advanced CAD/CAE modeling, validation, and optimization.

The candidate will perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses and develop comprehensive design documentation, drawings, specs, and test plans while collaborating with cross-functional teams across time zones.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of aerospace mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in CATIA or ANSYS for modeling and analysis.
• Experience with aerospace materials, manufacturing processes and DFM.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.
• Strong communication in a virtual, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of aerospace components from concept to production.
• Use CAD/CAE tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses on aerospace hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional remote teams.
• Develop design documentation, drawings, specs, and test plans.
• Present findings to senior management and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Project management

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS

DFM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a specialization in aerospace applications to join their globally distributed team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating complex mechanical systems and components for next-generation aircraft and space exploration technologies. Your expertise will be crucial in driving innovation and ensuring the highest standards of precision and reliability in all aspects of design and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of critical aerospace components and systems from concept through production.
• Utilize advanced CAD/CAE tools (e.g., CATIA, ANSYS) for complex modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Perform detailed structural, thermal, and vibration analysis on aerospace hardware.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional, remote teams including systems engineers, materials scientists, and manufacturing specialists.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and test plans.
• Conduct design reviews and present findings and recommendations to senior management and clients.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a significant portion dedicated to the aerospace industry .
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard aerospace CAD/CAE software .
• Deep understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Proven ability to work independently and manage complex design projects in a remote setting .
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a virtual environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled geographical flexibility.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional development and home office setup.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology projects.