Stress Analysis Engineer - Aerospace

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Stress Analysis Engineer for a remote-first role with a Pretoria hub. You will apply advanced simulations to ensure structural integrity of aerospace components, delivering detailed analysis and reports for engineering teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years in aerospace stress analysis, and strong FEA expertise (ANSYS/ABAQUS/NASTRAN). Competitive compensation and remote-friendly work culture await.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on structural mechanics.
• 5+ years of experience in stress analysis within aerospace.
• Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS, ABAQUS or NASTRAN.
• Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, elasticity, plasticity and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with materials under extreme conditions and validation testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis and stress calculations on aerospace components using FEA.
• Develop and validate finite element models for static, dynamic and fatigue analyses.
• Interpret results and provide actionable recommendations to design engineers.
• Conduct failure mode analysis and recommend design modifications for safety and performance.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and integrity.
• Document methodologies, results and conclusions for regulatory submissions.

Skills

FEA

Stress analysis

Fatigue analysis

Mechanics of materials

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (structural mechanics)

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

NASTRAN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and highly analytical Stress Analysis Engineer to join their cutting-edge aerospace division, operating remotely with key hubs including Pretoria . This role is central to ensuring the structural integrity and safety of aircraft components and systems through rigorous simulation and analysis. You will work with a team of world-class engineers, applying advanced computational methods to predict and mitigate potential failures under extreme operational conditions. This is a unique opportunity for a specialist engineer to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace projects, working in a flexible, remote-first environment that prioritizes innovation and technical depth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis and stress calculations on aerospace components and assemblies using FEA software.
• Develop and validate advanced finite element models for static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis.
• Interpret analysis results and provide clear, actionable recommendations to design engineers.
• Conduct failure mode analysis and recommend design modifications to enhance structural performance and safety.
• Collaborate with design teams and manufacturing engineers to ensure design for manufacturability and integrity.
• Document analysis methodologies, results, and conclusions in comprehensive technical reports for regulatory submission.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on structural mechanics.
• 5+ years of experience in stress analysis, specifically within the aerospace industry.
• Expert proficiency in FEA software packages such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, or NASTRAN.
• Strong theoretical understanding of mechanics of materials, elasticity, plasticity, and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with material behavior under extreme conditions and validation testing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous allowance for professional development and training.
• Flexible remote working arrangements supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on pioneering aerospace engineering projects from anywhere.