Senior Remote Aerospace Structures Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aerospace Structural Engineer for a fully remote role focused on the design and analysis of advanced aircraft structures. You will ensure structural integrity, safety, and performance on global programs, applying expertise in FEA, materials science, and fatigue/fracture mechanics.

In this role you will lead advanced analyses, select materials, develop validated models, and generate technical reports.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in aerospace/ mechanical engineering with structures specialization.
• 7+ years in aerospace structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency in FEA software (NASTRAN/Patran/ANSYS/CATIA).
• Strong knowledge of composites and metallic structures; failure mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA to assess stress, strain, vibration, and buckling.
• Design and optimize aircraft structural components and assemblies for strength and durability.
• Conduct fatigue, fracture, and damage tolerance analyses.
• Select aerospace materials (composites, alloys) for structural use.
• Develop and validate analytical models with test data.
• Generate detailed technical reports and design documentation.
• Collaborate virtually with design teams across time zones.
• Contribute to new design methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

FEA software proficiency

Aerospace structural design

Fatigue analysis

Fracture mechanics

Composite materials knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (structures)

Tools

MSC NASTRAN

Patran

CATIA Analysis

ANSYS

Job description

Our client, a global leader in aerospace innovation, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Aerospace Structural Engineer to join their pioneering team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a focus on contributing to the design and analysis of advanced aircraft structures. You will be an integral part of a forward-thinking company, responsible for ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and performance of next-generation aerospace vehicles. This role requires deep expertise in structural analysis, materials science, and fatigue/fracture mechanics. The ideal candidate will thrive in a remote, collaborative environment, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering and are committed to delivering exceptional results from their remote workspace. This position is critical to the ongoing development of innovative aerospace projects, requiring a high degree of autonomy and technical proficiency.

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in aerospace innovation, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Aerospace Structural Engineer to join their pioneering team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a focus on contributing to the design and analysis of advanced aircraft structures. You will be an integral part of a forward-thinking company, responsible for ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and performance of next-generation aerospace vehicles. This role requires deep expertise in structural analysis, materials science, and fatigue/fracture mechanics. The ideal candidate will thrive in a remote, collaborative environment, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering and are committed to delivering exceptional results from their remote workspace. This position is critical to the ongoing development of innovative aerospace projects, requiring a high degree of autonomy and technical proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS) to assess stress, strain, vibration, and buckling.
• Design and optimize aircraft structural components and assemblies, ensuring they meet strength, stiffness, and durability requirements.
• Conduct fatigue, fracture, and damage tolerance analyses to predict component life and ensure structural safety.
• Select and evaluate aerospace materials (composites, alloys) for structural applications, considering performance, weight, and cost.
• Develop and validate analytical models, ensuring correlation with test data and experimental results.
• Generate detailed technical reports, design documentation, and presentations for internal reviews and client meetings.
• Collaborate virtually with design teams, manufacturing engineers, and certification authorities across different time zones.
• Contribute to the development of new design methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance structural engineering capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the remote team.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in aerospace structures and analysis techniques.

Requirements

• A Master's or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with a specialization in structures.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency in industry-standard FEA software (e.g., MSC NASTRAN, Patran, CATIA Analysis, ANSYS).
• Strong understanding of composite materials, metallic structures, and failure mechanisms