Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer | FEA & Composites Lead

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA to drive design, analysis and certification of aircraft structures. You will lead structural projects, apply advanced FEA, and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering with a structures focus, at least 7 years of experience in aircraft structural design, and proficiency with NASTRAN/ABAQUS and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in aerospace/mechanical engineering with structures specialization.
• 7+ years in aircraft structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency in FEA and CAD tools.
• Experience with composites design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis of aircraft components and assemblies.
• Perform detailed FEA using NASTRAN or ABAQUS.
• Conduct fatigue and fracture analyses for long-term integrity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, systems, and aerodynamics teams.
• Mentor junior structural engineers and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Leadership

Education

Master's/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA to drive design, analysis and certification of aircraft structures. You will lead structural projects, apply advanced FEA, and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering with a structures focus, at least 7 years of experience in aircraft structural design, and proficiency with NASTRAN/ABAQUS and CAD tools.