Senior Aircraft Structural Engineer - Remote, FEA Pro

Placements24

East London

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Fully remote

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Salary: competitive

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structural Engineer to join a design and analysis team on a fully remote basis. You will perform stress analyses, design structural components, and develop repair strategies to ensure airworthiness.

The role requires a Master's in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years in aircraft structures, and proficiency with FEA tools (NASTRAN/ANSYS). You will collaborate virtually with global manufacturing and maintenance teams, delivering robust

Qualifications

Master's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering with a structures focus.
8+ years in aircraft structural design and analysis.
Proficient with FEA tools and materials knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform stress analysis and fatigue life assessment of aircraft structures using FEA software.
Design and modify structural components including fuselage, wings, and landing gear.
Develop structural repair schemes for damaged components and assess substantiation.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure producibility and cost efficiency.
Generate detailed reports, drawings, and specifications for modifications and repairs.
Stay current with aerospace materials, analysis techniques, and regulatory requirements.