Stress Analysis Engineer - Aerospace

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.