Senior Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026.
Introduction
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE,
SENIOR ENGINEER (1 POST),
PEROMNES GRADE 7,
(INDEFINITE FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT),
AEROSPACE SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE,
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING,
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS.
Job description
The following Senior Engineer opportunity has become available in the Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) within the School of Engineering.
Senior Engineer - Thrust Chamber Design and Analysis
- Design, develop, analyse, build and test regeneratively cooled liquid rocket motor thrust chambers.
- Conduct structural, thermal, and stress analyses on thrust chambers using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
The incumbent will execute engineering design work and performance analyses, manufacture and test components and systems. S/he will contribute to the development of testing procedures and test infrastructure and conduct contract research tasks. S/he will adhere to occupational health and safety regulations and contribute to academic research papers for publication in journals and at conferences. S/he will communicate with suppliers for quotations, manufacture and testing. S/he will follow UKZN procurement procedure and manage associated processes, coordinate logistics of manufactured parts and systems, contribute to planning roadmaps for technology development. S/he will assist in budgeting exercises, participate in the drafting of research and funding proposals and project reports. S/he will attend group/unit/centre/institute team meetings, attend meetings and conferences with suppliers, researchers and stakeholders. Furthermore, s/he will contribute to drafting of project life cycle documentation, complete design and test reports and participate in outreach and public relations activities.
The incumbent will report to the Director of the Aerospace Systems Research Institute.
Minimum requirements
- BSc Eng or BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering at NQF Level 8 from an Institute accredited with ECSA AND
- MSc Eng or MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering at NQF Level 9 from an Institute accredited with ECSA
- 3 years of relevant experience in research and development of leading-edge engineering technologies related to aerospace systems and components, with demonstrated experience in the areas described above
Enquiries and details regarding the post may be directed to Prof Glen Snedden at email: [email protected]. Tel. 031 260 1215.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 3 November 2026.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment to this advertisement.
Apply at the following link: https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
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