Senior Propulsion Engineer — Remote Aerospace Innovator

Placements24; Rustenburg; Híbrido; ZAR 1.976.000 - 2.964.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Professional development budget

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Propulsion Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and testing of advanced propulsion systems for next-generation aircraft, with collaboration across a global network of experts.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in propulsion, a Master’s or PhD in a related field, and strong CFD/FEA proficiency. Remote work offers flexible hours, with opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking engine technologies.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in aerospace/mechanical engineering with propulsion specialization.
• 7+ years hands-on propulsion design and analysis experience.
• Proficient with CFD/FEA tools such as ANSYS or STAR-CCM+.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Lead conceptual design and detailed analysis of propulsion systems (jet engines, turboprops, novel concepts).
• Perform thermodynamic, aerodynamic, and structural analyses with advanced tools.
• Develop and validate propulsion performance models.
• Assist in component selection and integration for optimal system performance.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and share propulsion expertise.
• Stay current with propulsion research and validate with virtual testing data.

Conocimientos

Propulsion design

CFD/FEA

Remote work

Technical reporting

7+ years propulsion

Educación

MS/PhD propulsion

Herramientas

ANSYS

STAR-CCM+

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Propulsion Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and testing of advanced propulsion systems for next-generation aircraft, with collaboration across a global network of experts.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in propulsion, a Master’s or PhD in a related field, and strong CFD/FEA proficiency. Remote work offers flexible hours, with opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking engine technologies.