Senior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer — Remote & Cutting-Edge

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary

Access to R&D facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and test critical mechanical systems for aircraft and related aerospace applications.

You will work with a team of experts on innovative solutions that meet FAA/EASA standards, performing structural, thermal, and vibration analyses and overseeing prototype fabrication. This role offers remote work flexibility and access to leading facilities for cutting-edge aviation technology.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering with aerospace specialization.
• Experience in aerospace mechanical design and analysis is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and detail orientation are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aerospace mechanical components and systems.
• Perform structural, thermal, and dynamic simulations using CAD/CAE tools.
• Oversee prototype fabrication and production readiness.
• Conduct validation testing and analyze results for design improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners for system integration.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

CATIA

ANSYS

Vibration analysis

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering – Aerospace focus

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and test critical mechanical systems for aircraft and related aerospace applications.

You will work with a team of experts on innovative solutions that meet FAA/EASA standards, performing structural, thermal, and vibration analyses and overseeing prototype fabrication. This role offers remote work flexibility and access to leading facilities for cutting-edge aviation technology.