TRAFFIC Western Cape

Lead Space Structures Engineer - Optomechanics

Space in Africa

Job Description

Space in Africa is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Somerset West team. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating design requirements and conducting detailed design of optomechanical systems for space applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5-10 years of experience in the space domain. The role offers a full-time position in a fast-growing industry with competitive salary opportunities.

About This Role

Career insights for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,512/month
R17,001 to R35,326/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Operations Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Reading Comprehension Active Listening
Common Technologies
Jira LoadRunner Professional JUnit 5 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 z/OS JCL Linux Kernel RHEL 9 Apache JMeter

Job Overview

Date Posted
06 May 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,512/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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