Airframe Stress Engineer

Description:

A leading UAV company in Cape Town is seeking an airframe stress engineer. a leading aerospace company specializing in the design, development, and certification of aircraft. We are looking for a highly skilled Airframe Stress Engineer to join our team and help ensure the structural integrity and safety of our aircraft. The ideal candidate will have experience in airframe stress analysis and a deep understanding of aerospace engineering principles.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform static and dynamic stress analysis on airframe components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance assessments, including material strength and failure criteria evaluations.
• Review and approve structural design changes to ensure they meet safety, weight, and cost targets.
• Work closely with design teams to provide technical support during the aircraft development process.
• Prepare technical reports, including analysis results, to present to internal teams and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in testing and validation programs to verify analysis results and provide feedback on any design modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the engineering process.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in airframe stress analysis, preferably in commercial or military aerospace sectors.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., NASTRAN, FEMAP, or similar tools).
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, failure theories, and industry regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for preparing reports and presenting findings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Requirements:

• Perform static and dynamic stress analysis on airframe components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance assessments, including material strength and failure criteria evaluations.
• Review and approve structural design changes to ensure they meet safety, weight, and cost targets.
• Work closely with design teams to provide technical support during the aircraft development process.
• Prepare technical reports, including analysis results, to present to internal teams and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in testing and validation programs to verify analysis results and provide feedback on any design modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the engineering process.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in airframe stress analysis, preferably in commercial or military aerospace sectors.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., NASTRAN, FEMAP, or similar tools).
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, failure theories, and industry regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for preparing reports and presenting findings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.