Thermofluids Engineer - Rocket or Aerospace Systems

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?

Youll 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.