Senior Aerospace Systems Analyst — Remote Data-Driven Simulations

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Aerospace Systems Analyst for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will evaluate complex aerospace systems, build and validate CFD/FEA models, and deliver data-driven insights to guide design and development in collaboration with a global team.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience in systems analysis, modeling, and simulation using Python, MATLAB, C++, and tools like ANSYS, STAR-CCM+, STK, and

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
• 8+ years in aerospace systems analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar for analysis and simulation.
• Experience with ANSYS, STAR-CCM+, STK, Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive systems analysis of aerospace vehicles and subsystems, including performance, stability, control, and reliability.
• Develop and validate advanced mathematical models and simulation environments for aerospace systems.
• Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to optimize system designs and parameter choices.
• Analyze flight test data, telemetry, and simulation results to assess performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with design engineers, software developers, and project managers in a remote setting to define system requirements and specs.
• Develop technical reports and presentations to communicate complex findings clearly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent remote work

Problem solving

Education

PhD or Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

STAR-CCM+

STK

Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Aerospace Systems Analyst for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will evaluate complex aerospace systems, build and validate CFD/FEA models, and deliver data-driven insights to guide design and development in collaboration with a global team.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience in systems analysis, modeling, and simulation using Python, MATLAB, C++, and tools like ANSYS, STAR-CCM+, STK, and