Senior Aircraft Stress Engineer

SUMMARY:
An international defence company in Cape Town is seeking the services of a Senior Stress Engineer.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Aircraft Stress Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft design and ensure the structural integrity and safety of our products. You will play a crucial role in the design, analysis, and certification of aerospace components and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform static, fatigue, and dynamic stress analysis on aircraft structures and components.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulations.
• Work closely with the design, manufacturing, and certification teams to resolve structural issues.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical direction and support.
• Develop and implement best practices for structural analysis.
• Ensure that all analyses are completed on time, within budget, and meet safety standards.
• Provide technical reports and presentations to both internal stakeholders and customers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in aircraft stress analysis, particularly on civil or military aircraft.
• Proficiency in stress analysis tools such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, or similar.
• Extensive experience with FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis and hand calculations.
• Solid understanding of aerospace standards, including FAA/EASA certification processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with composites and metallic materials in aerospace applications is a plus.