Remote Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development & training

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. The role focuses on design, analysis, testing, and integration of advanced propulsion technologies for next‑generation aircraft engines.

You will lead critical projects, applying thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and materials science to improve engine performance, efficiency, and reliability in a distributed setup with a global collaboration network.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a thermodynamics/fluids focus.
• 10+ years in aerospace propulsion design, analysis and development.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine engine principles and performance analysis.
• Experience with CFD/FEA tools and engine testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and analysis of propulsion systems including gas turbines.
• Perform detailed thermodynamic and fluid dynamics analyses with CFD/FEA tools.
• Oversee engine testing and validate performance; analyze data for improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and materials teams to ensure manufacturability and advanced materials use.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior propulsion engineers.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Star-CCM+

FEA tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. The role focuses on design, analysis, testing, and integration of advanced propulsion technologies for next‑generation aircraft engines.

You will lead critical projects, applying thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and materials science to improve engine performance, efficiency, and reliability in a distributed setup with a global collaboration network.