Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer — Remote (South Africa)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer for a fully remote role within South Africa. Lead structural design, analysis, and certification of aircraft components, leveraging advanced FEA and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates hold a master's or PhD in aerospace structures, 7+ years' experience, and deep knowledge of airworthiness standards. Strong independence and communication skills are essential for a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering with a focus on structures.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive aircraft structural design/analysis experience.
• Strong proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran) and materials knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and certification of aircraft components and systems.
• Perform advanced FEA to assess stress, fatigue, and fracture mechanics.
• Develop and validate structural models with test data correlation.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering (structures)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer for a fully remote role within South Africa. Lead structural design, analysis, and certification of aircraft components, leveraging advanced FEA and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates hold a master's or PhD in aerospace structures, 7+ years' experience, and deep knowledge of airworthiness standards. Strong independence and communication skills are essential for a remote-first environment.