Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION:Phoenix, AZ
PAY RATE: $85-100/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 (6 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.

• Shift: Day

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: 

• Designs, develops, and analyzes static gas turbine engine components.

• Performs strength analysis for static engine components.

• Performs fatigue analysis for static engine components.

• Performs containment analysis for static engine components.

• Performs heat transfer analysis for static engine components.

• Performs additional stress analyses for engine component validation.

• Applies mechanical analysis and design principles to engine components.

• Uses UG NX for mechanical design and analysis work.

• Uses Ansys Workbench for static structural analysis.

• Supports design reviews and documentation of analysis work.

Requirements:

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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.

• At least 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related area.

• Experience with mechanical analysis and design.

• Aerospace experience is required.

• Turbine engine experience is preferred.

• Experience with UG NX.

• Experience with Ansys Workbench.

• Experience with static structures analysis and design.

• Experience with heat transfer analysis.

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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