Senior Aircraft Stress Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Aircraft Stress Engineer to join its advanced engineering department in Sandton. The role focuses on ensuring structural integrity and airworthiness through detailed stress analysis and validation, with a hybrid work model offering on-site collaboration and remote analysis.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in aircraft stress analysis, proficiency in FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN), and strong technical writing skills to document results and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in aircraft stress analysis.
• Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, NASTRAN).
• Strong understanding of materials, fatigue, failure modes.
• Experience with aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis on aircraft structures using FEA.
• Validate designs through analytical methods and oversee testing.
• Interpret results to ensure airworthiness standards.
• Collaborate with design, aerodynamic, and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Stay updated with new materials and regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Aircraft Stress Engineer to join its advanced engineering department in Sandton. The role focuses on ensuring structural integrity and airworthiness through detailed stress analysis and validation, with a hybrid work model offering on-site collaboration and remote analysis.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in aircraft stress analysis, proficiency in FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN), and strong technical writing skills to document results and recommendations.