Senior Aerospace Structures Engineer - Lead FEA & Repair

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Structures Engineer for an on-site role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft structural components, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You'll work with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus), advance composite and metallic structures, and mentor junior engineers while delivering robust repair schemes and certification-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace structures design and analysis.
• Proficiency with FEA software (ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus).
• In-depth knowledge of composite materials, metallic alloys, and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with aircraft structural testing and certification.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations related to structural design and airworthiness (FAA, EASA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze primary and secondary aircraft structures using FEA software.
• Perform stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses for composite and metallic structures.
• Develop and validate structural test plans and oversee testing activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and stress teams to ensure producibility and performance.
• Specify materials, processes, and fabrication techniques for aircraft structures.
• Contribute to development of structural repair schemes and modifications.
• Ensure designs comply with aviation regulations and standards (FAA, EASA).
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for design reviews and milestones.
• Mentor and guide junior structural engineers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Structures Engineer for an on-site role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, analyze, and test aircraft structural components, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You'll work with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus), advance composite and metallic structures, and mentor junior engineers while delivering robust repair schemes and certification-ready documentation.