Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer — Optimize Flight

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, invites a Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer to drive modeling, analysis, and validation of aircraft performance from design to operation. You will develop flight dynamics and propulsion models, analyze test data, optimize flight profiles for efficiency, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative aerospace environment.

A Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with 7+ years’ experience is required; proficiency in Python or MATLAB and performance tools is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering with specialization in flight mechanics or performance.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aircraft performance engineering.
• Proficiency in aerodynamics, propulsion and flight dynamics; strong data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate mathematical models for aircraft performance, including flight dynamics, propulsion, and fuel burn.
• Conduct performance analysis for new aircraft designs and modifications, assessing climb, cruise, range and endurance.
• Optimize flight profiles and operating procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
• Perform aerothermodynamic analysis and simulations to understand complex performance interactions.
• Collaborate with design teams to influence aircraft configuration for improved performance characteristics.
• Analyze flight test data to validate models and identify discrepancies.
• Develop performance-related documentation, including reports, manuals, and certification data.
• Stay current with advancements in aircraft performance technologies and analytical methods.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical expertise.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Flight dynamics

Propulsion systems

Python

MATLAB

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering (specialization in flight mechanics or performance)

Tools

APD

FlightGear

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, invites a Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer to drive modeling, analysis, and validation of aircraft performance from design to operation. You will develop flight dynamics and propulsion models, analyze test data, optimize flight profiles for efficiency, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative aerospace environment.

A Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with 7+ years’ experience is required; proficiency in Python or MATLAB and performance tools is