Senior Aerospace Structures Engineer
South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
About the Role
Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Aerospace Structures Engineer to join their advanced engineering team. This fully remote position allows you to contribute to groundbreaking projects in aircraft design and development from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and testing of aircraft structural components, ensuring they meet rigorous safety and performance standards.
Collaborating with a global team of engineers and designers, you will leverage cutting-edge simulation tools and methodologies to innovate and optimize structural integrity. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead critical structural projects and shape the future of aerospace technology in a flexible, remote-first setting.
- Design, analyze, and test aircraft structural components and systems using advanced CAD/CAE tools.
- Perform stress analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics calculations, and structural optimization.
- Develop and validate finite element models (FEM) for complex aerospace structures.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure design feasibility and producibility.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation, reports, and specifications.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on structural design projects.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in aerospace structures design and analysis.
- Expertise in structural analysis , including static and dynamic loads, fatigue, and vibration.
- Proficiency with FEA software (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS) and CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Solid Works).
- Strong understanding of composite materials and metallic structures used in aerospace.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills for a remote work environment .
- Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision.
- Flexible remote work arrangements with an allowance for home office setup.
- Opportunities for professional growth, attending conferences, and further training.
- Work on cutting-edge projects with a leading aerospace company.
- Contribute to innovations in aircraft structural integrity and performance.
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