{"id":3391057,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ukzn-senior-engineer","title":"Senior Engineer","company":{"id":1769917,"name":"UKZN","domain":"ukzn.ac.za","url":"https://alion.io/company/ukzn","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Careers Interface","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"contractor","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Durban, South Africa"],"countries":["ZA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":26000,"max_usd":57000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":43},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"PHP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-28T10:05:08Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T10:10:30Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Introduction\nCOLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE,\nSENIOR ENGINEER (1 POST),\nPEROMNES GRADE 7,\n(INDEFINITE FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT),\nAEROSPACE SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE,\nSCHOOL OF ENGINEERING,\nHOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS.\nJob description\nThe following Senior Engineer opportunity has become available in the Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) within the School of Engineering.\nSenior Engineer - Thrust Chamber Design and Analysis\nDesign, develop, analyse, build and test regeneratively cooled liquid rocket motor thrust chambers.\nConduct structural, thermal, and stress analyses on thrust chambers using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).\nThe 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.\nThe incumbent will report to the Director of the Aerospace Systems Research Institute.\nMinimum requirements\nBSc Eng or BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering at NQF Level 8 from an Institute accredited with ECSA AND\nMSc Eng or MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering at NQF Level 9 from an Institute accredited with ECSA\n3 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\nEnquiries and details regarding the post may be directed to Prof Glen Snedden at email: . Tel. 031 260 1215.\nThe closing date for receipt of applications is 3 November 2026.\nThe University reserves the right not to make an appointment to this advertisement.\nApply at the following link: https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php\nKindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. 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