Remote Senior Mechanical Design Engineer—Aerospace

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 2,003,000 - 3,005,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Retirement plan with matching

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 collaborates with a leading innovator in aerospace technology to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead design, analysis, and testing of aerospace components and systems for next-generation aircraft and spacecraft.

Join a remote-first team that collaborates globally, tackling challenging problems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving design optimization and cost reduction across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive aerospace mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in CATIA, SolidWorks, or NX and FEA tools.
• Strong knowledge of materials, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics in aerospace.
• Experience with extreme environments and DO-160 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and analysis of complex mechanical systems and components using advanced CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX).
• Perform rigorous structural, thermal, and vibration analysis using FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) to ensure system integrity and performance under extreme conditions.
• Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, systems engineering, and project management throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct design reviews, present findings, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Oversee the fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototypes and flight hardware, troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for design optimization and cost reduction.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace applications

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 collaborates with a leading innovator in aerospace technology to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead design, analysis, and testing of aerospace components and systems for next-generation aircraft and spacecraft.

Join a remote-first team that collaborates globally, tackling challenging problems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving design optimization and cost reduction across programs.