Senior Propulsion Design Engineer — Remote and Impactful

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development and learning

Flexible work schedule and home-office

Equipment provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role with Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA as a base. The position focuses on propulsion system design, development, and optimization, leveraging CAD tools and CFD/FEA analysis in a remote team.

You will shape high-performance components, drive cross-functional collaboration, and contribute across the product lifecycle in a globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical design experience, with propulsion or complex fluids.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) and FEA/CFD tools (ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Strong knowledge of materials science, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics in propulsion.
• Remote work ability with effective collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical systems with propulsion focus using CAD.
• Perform stress, thermal, and CFD analyses to validate designs.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams in a virtual environment.
• Identify design improvements for performance, reliability, and cost.
• Stay updated on propulsion technology and methodologies.
• Contribute to product lifecycle from concept to production in a remote setup.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers in the remote team.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role with Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA as a base. The position focuses on propulsion system design, development, and optimization, leveraging CAD tools and CFD/FEA analysis in a remote team.

You will shape high-performance components, drive cross-functional collaboration, and contribute across the product lifecycle in a globally distributed environment.