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).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Micro-Measurements techniques and procedures.
Aerospace or flight/ground test experience preferred.
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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