Senior Aerostructures Engineer – FEA & Design
Placements24
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Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Aeronautical Engineer specializing in structures to lead design, analysis and verification of aircraft structural integrity. You will perform FEA using NASTRAN/ANSYS/Abaqus, develop test plans, conduct fatigue and fracture mechanics analyses, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with FAR Part 23/25 and related standards.
This hands-on role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field with structures specialization.
- Experience: minimum of 8 years in aerospace structural analysis and design.
- Proficiency with FEA software (NASTRAN/ANSYS/Abaqus) and CAD tools.
- Strong knowledge of composite and metallic materials and their behavior under loads.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and design for aircraft components using advanced FEA software.
- Develop and validate structural test plans; oversee testing and interpret results.
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Job description
Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Aeronautical Engineer specializing in structures to lead design, analysis and verification of aircraft structural integrity. You will perform FEA using NASTRAN/ANSYS/Abaqus, develop test plans, conduct fatigue and fracture mechanics analyses, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with FAR Part 23/25 and related standards.
This hands-on role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for
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