Senior Remote Aerospace Stress Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Stress Analysis Engineer to lead advanced analysis efforts for aerospace components in a fully remote role. You will conduct stress, thermal, and vibration analyses using industry-standard FEA tools and develop validated finite element models to support design teams.

The position emphasizes independent work, technical rigor, and adherence to aerospace standards. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in aerospace stress analysis, strong knowledge of materials,

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with specialization in structural analysis.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in stress analysis within the aerospace industry.
• Expert proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS Mechanical, MSC Nastran, Abaqus, or similar.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, material science, and fatigue/fracture mechanics.
• Experience with structural testing and correlation of analytical results with test data.
• Proven ability to manage workload and deliver high-quality results in a remote work environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to present complex technical information effectively.
• Self-disciplined, highly organized, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with aerospace design standards (e.g., MIL-HDBK, ARP4761).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive stress, strain, thermal, and vibration analyses on aerospace components and structures using FEA software.
• Develop and validate finite element models according to industry standards (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN).
• Interpret analysis results and provide clear, concise recommendations to design engineering teams.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize component designs for structural integrity, weight reduction, and manufacturability.
• Define and execute test plans to validate analytical models and component performance.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting analysis methodologies, results, and conclusions.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in FEA techniques, software, and aerospace material technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices in stress analysis within a remote setting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace regulations and customer specifications.

Skills

FEA software

stress analysis

remote work

communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

MSC Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Stress Analysis Engineer to lead advanced analysis efforts for aerospace components in a fully remote role. You will conduct stress, thermal, and vibration analyses using industry-standard FEA tools and develop validated finite element models to support design teams.

The position emphasizes independent work, technical rigor, and adherence to aerospace standards. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in aerospace stress analysis, strong knowledge of materials,