Mechanical Design Engineer Job Stellenbosch area,South Africa,Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer job vacancy in Stellenbosch.

A renowned aerospace and space technology company is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in Stellenbosch.

Excellent salary of R40 000 per month on offer and internal career advancement opportunities.

Position Overview:

You will be responsible for the mechanical design, analysis, and qualification of components and assemblies for satellite communication systems.

This role requires a hands‑on engineer with a strong analytical capability and experience in designing for demanding environments.

You will also contribute to technical decision‑making and improve engineering processes.

Minimum Requirements:

South African citizenship or valid work permit.
BEng / BSc Eng / MEng / MSc in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Aerospace Engineering
2+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
Proven experience in mechanical CAD modelling and engineering drawings
Strong background in structural (FEA) and/or thermal analysis, including experience with tools.
MS Office suite

Preferred Experience:

Experience in aerospace, defence, or high-reliability industries
Exposure to RF or antenna systems (advantageous)
Familiarity with environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum)
Experience designing for harsh environments
Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ECSS, MIL-STD)
Experience working with precision manufacturing processes (CNC machining, etc.)
Exposure to product lifecycle management and change management processes
Exposure to systems engineering concepts

Required

Qualification:

CAD (e.g. Solid Works / RhinoCAD / Solid Edge, etc.)
FEA tools (e.g. ANSYS / Abaqus, etc.)
Engineering analysis and problem-solving
Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)
High-quality report writing.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for satellite communication systems
Create detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings
Perform structural (FEA), thermal, and vibration analysis for harsh environments (rocket launch and space)
Support environmental qualification testing (vibration, thermal vacuum cycling, etc.)
Analyse test data and produce detailed engineering reports
Collaborate with manufacturing teams and suppliers to optimise producibility and cost
Contribute to design reviews and engineering best practices
Provide technical support to cross‑functional teams (e.g. design and development, sales and marketing)
Support efforts to improve mechanical product quality standards, including working with suppliers to address quality issues.

Applying for Position

Only open to South African citizens.