Senior Aircraft Design Engineer - Upington, On-Site

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

On-site facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Design Engineer in Upington, Northern Cape to lead the design of advanced aircraft components and systems. You will create 3D models, perform CFD/FEA analyses, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams, continuous innovation, and delivering robust concepts from initial design through to production readiness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in aircraft design engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Experience with CFD/FEA analysis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and systems.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
• Perform CFD/FEA analyses to validate designs and meet performance requirements.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

CAD

CFD/FEA analysis

Aerodynamics

Leadership

Education

MSc Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Design Engineer in Upington, Northern Cape to lead the design of advanced aircraft components and systems. You will create 3D models, perform CFD/FEA analyses, and ensure compliance with aviation standards while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams, continuous innovation, and delivering robust concepts from initial design through to production readiness.