Thermofluids Engineer - Rocket or Aerospace Systems

SUMMARY:
My client is an aerospace engineering and consulting services company with an extensive network of experts and industrial partners. Their small but highly qualified team of seasoned professionals develops cutting-edge solutions in aerospace, propulsion, and systems engineering.

POSITION INFO:

This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to gain broad technical exposure in a highly stimulating environment. It''''''''s an ideal role for someone who is passionate about personal and technical growth within the aerospace and thermofluids engineering domains.

Key Responsibilities

Aerodynamic design and analysis of guided and unguided rocket systems and other high-speed vehicles.

Maintain and improve in-house numerical solvers (e.g., 6-DOF flight simulation, internal ballistics)

Collaborate across departments on multi-disciplinary projects

Write detailed technical and project design reports

Provide system-level testing support in South Africa and abroad

Assist with systems engineering, project management, manufacturing, and QA

Engage with clients and suppliers

Mentor and guide client engineers

Requirements

BSc in Engineering; M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering preferred

At least 3 years'''''''' relevant experience in rocket systems or high-speed aircraft design and analysis

CFD modelling experience (preferably ANSYS)

Programming experience in Python and C

Experience handling large datasets and/or batch CFD processing

Familiarity with interdependent systems in aerospace projects

Strong design abilities and attention to detail

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Additional Advantageous Experience

Hands-on experience in rocket or aircraft design
Creating aerodynamic models for flight simulation
Wind tunnel test planning and CFD validation
Instrumentation and testing knowledge
CAD modelling experience

Candidate Profile

Team player with strong individual drive
Quick learner with interest in mastering new tools and technologies
Committed to delivering high-quality, elegant solutions
Strong work ethic and detail-oriented
Passionate about engineering excellence

Why join?
You’ll work on innovative aerospace technologies in a fast-paced, high-performance team where your ideas and engineering skills truly make a difference. This is an opportunity to grow alongside leaders in the field while contributing to world-class projects with global reach.