Instrumentation Engineer

JOB TITLE: Instrumentation Engineer
LOCATION: Stratford, CT
PAY RATE: $20-68/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Perform strain gage installations on metal and composite aircraft components.

• Complete surface preparation, layout, alignment, bonding, and measurement.

• Perform Wheatstone Bridge wiring to measure:

  • Torque

  • Axial Load

  • Bending

  • Shear strain

• Support instrumentation wiring, measurement systems, and documentation.

Requirements:

• Equivalent of High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years of engineering college or technical school.

• 5+ years of strain gage installation experience.

• Strong knowledge of Wheatstone Bridge wiring methodology.

• Experience with instrumentation systems, strain gage bonding, and measurement systems.

• Ability to work with metal and composite materials.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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