Senior Certifying Engineer Job Centurion area,South Africa,Engineering

Position:
Senior Certifying Engineer as per SACAA CAR 147

Closing Date: 29 October 2026

Aero Struct Consulting (PTY) Ltd is an Approved Design Organisation (ADO) under SACAA CAR Part 147 based in Centurion, South Africa. As a proud member of the Incomar Group of Companies, Aero Struct is dedicated to advancing specialised product development and enhancing flight operations capabilities. Aero Struct plays a pivotal role in supporting the broader activities of the Incomar Group while also contributing to the growth and sustainability of general aviation in South Africa.

The Incomar group was established in South Africa in 1999, with its origins in military aircraft weapons and avionics integration and flight testing. The company is well established in the local and international industry, with a strong capability in several specialist areas, including:

Systems Design, Development, and Integration.
System Testing on a range of platforms/products.
Product Development.
Flight Test Execution and Support.

Aero Struct Consulting, a subsidiary within the Incomar Group of companies, is seeking a motivated individual to take up the role of a Senior Certifying Engineer in support of the activities of the ADO. A successful candidate will be involved in SACAA Part 21 design, analysis, integration & testing, and certification of systems related to aerodynamics, aerostructures, propulsion, avionics, and flight performance applicable to the allocated project.

The regulatory scope may broaden to include the military (DSI) and approved international regulators.

Required Qualifications:

A tertiary qualification applicable to Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with aeronautical subjects and or experience.

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:

Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in an engineering discipline that is relevant to the applicant's Scope of Authorisation, including at least 12 months in a civil aviation environment.
Experience in and a good working knowledge of the certification processes as laid out in the applicable SACAA CATS and CARS under Part 21.
Knowledge and understanding of the ADO requirements under SACAA CATS and CARS under Part 147.
Comprehensive knowledge of the technical subject matter applicable to your scope of authorisation.
A good working knowledge of the Aero Struct Manual of Procedures (MOP) and design assurance system manual in general.
A comprehensive knowledge of the Aero Struct MOP sections that are directly applicable to the approval of technical data.
Proof of training related to SA CATS & CARS and Human Factors.
Configuration and product lifecycle management skills.
Aeronautical design, development & qualification skills.
Knowledge and experience in aeronautical simulation, modelling, and calculations.
Knowledge and experience in aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, flight dynamics, and or aeroelasticity.
Experience in technical report writing.
Experience in conducting and contributing to design reviews.
Experience in complying with system specifications.
Experience in fault-finding activities of aeronautical systems and solution proposals.
Proficient in MS Office.

Preferred

Skills and Experience:

Experience in technical team and project management is preferable.
Experience with CFD analysis (ANSYS Fluent, MSC Cradle or Star-CCM).
Experience with FEA analysis (MSC Apex or MSC Nastran & Patran).
Experience with modelling software tools (MATLAB and Simulink, Julia or Octave).
Proficient in MCAD modelling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (Solidworks preferred).
Knowledge of applicable standards (e.g. MIL-STDs, RTCA, and FAR/EASA standards).
Aircraft concept design, aerodynamic analysis, and performance optimisation.
Experience in composite structures and structural test methods.

Job Description:

As per the guidance of SACAA Part 21, or other approved regulatory guidance, including military, perform aircraft,
- Design & analysis.
- Structural analysis.
- Flight performance.
- Prototyping & testing.
- Systems integration (Avionics and Electrical).
- Certification & flight test support.
- Manufacturing support.
Ensure design compliance against the applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
Design and validating aerial platforms and systems that meet mission & flight reliability, safety, regulatory, operational, and environmental requirements.
Project budget, planning, and management.
Attend regulatory audits.
Occasional local and international travel may be required.

Key Qualities:

Integrity.
Safety…