Aerostructures Engineer

Introduction

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for aerospace technology, advanced engineering design and structural analysis?

An established aerospace engineering company is seeking a skilled and motivated Aerostructures Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Somerset West.

This is an opportunity to work on challenging aerospace projects, with a particular focus on gas turbine engine components, mechanical design, structural and thermal analysis, and system integration.

The successful candidate will be involved in the full engineering lifecycle, from detailed design and simulation through to manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Working alongside experienced engineering professionals, you will gain valuable exposure to multidisciplinary projects, advanced engineering technologies and international aerospace applications.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, have strong analytical and design capabilities, and are looking to advance your career in a technically stimulating environment, this opportunity offers excellent scope for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed mechanical design of gas turbine engine (GTE) components and integration jigs.

• Conduct structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA) to support component design, performance evaluation, safety assessments and service-life studies.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on gas turbine engine and other aerospace projects.

• Review, oversee and approve CAD models, engineering designs and technical drawings.

• Support the fabrication and manufacturing of gas turbine engine components and integration jigs.

• Assist with system and subsystem integration, assembly and testing, both locally and internationally.

• Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, assembly procedures, test documentation and project reports.

• Contribute to systems engineering and project management activities.

• Support manufacturing processes, technical requirements and quality assurance activities.

• Liaise with clients and suppliers on technical and project-related matters.

• Provide technical guidance and training to client engineering teams where required.

Experience & Qualification

• BSc or BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant engineering experience .

• Practical experience in finite element analysis (FEA) modelling, preferably using ANSYS.

• Experience working on aerospace projects involving complex, interdependent engineering systems.

• Strong mechanical design capabilities with an innovative approach to engineering challenges.

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical problem-solving.

• Fluency in English and an understanding of spoken Afrikaans.

Advantageous

• Master's degree (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience in gas turbine engine design and analysis.

• Programming or scripting experience, preferably Python.

• Experience with engineering instrumentation and testing.

• Experience in CAD modelling and mechanical design software.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and technical problem-solving abilities.

• Innovative and practical approach to mechanical engineering design.

• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and quality.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of taking ownership of engineering responsibilities.

• Strong organisational and technical communication skills.

• Willingness to learn, develop new technical skills and adapt to complex engineering challenges.

• Commitment to maintaining high engineering standards and delivering quality results.

Additional Information

Occasional international travel to client sites may be required to support engineering integration, testing and project activities.

Interested?

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit the following documents:

• Updated CV

• Academic transcripts

• Matric certificate

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate the time and interest of all applicants.