Senior Aerospace Structures Engineer – Hybrid/Remote

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Aerospace Structures Engineer for a hybrid role in Centurion, Gauteng. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft structural components, ensuring safety and performance through rigorous engineering practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in aerospace/mechanical structures with 7+ years of experience, and expert knowledge of FEA (ANSYS/ABAQUS) and CAD tools (CATIA/SolidWorks). Familiarity with SACAA/EASA/FAA standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in aerospace/mechanical engineering with a structures focus.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive aerospace structural design/analysis experience.
• Proven expertise with FEA software (ANSYS/ABAQUS).
• Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA/SolidWorks) for structural design.
• Strong materials science knowledge including composites and failure theories.
• Familiarity with aircraft certification processes and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze aircraft structural components using CAD/CAE tools.
• Perform stress, fatigue, and fracture mechanics calculations.
• Develop and validate FEMs for structural components.
• Conduct structural testing, interpret results, and propose design changes.
• Ensure designs meet aviation standards (SACAA, EASA, FAA).
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure producibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Investigate structural failures and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and design documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve design processes.
• Stay updated on advancements in aerospace structures and analysis.

Skills

FEA analysis

CAD proficiency

Aerospace materials

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (structures)

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Aerospace Structures Engineer for a hybrid role in Centurion, Gauteng. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft structural components, ensuring safety and performance through rigorous engineering practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in aerospace/mechanical structures with 7+ years of experience, and expert knowledge of FEA (ANSYS/ABAQUS) and CAD tools (CATIA/SolidWorks). Familiarity with SACAA/EASA/FAA standards is essential.