JOB TITLE: Stress Engineer MRB
LOCATION: Tustin, CA
PAY RATE: $95/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 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 structural analysis to support MRB dispositions for metallic and composite aircraft/spacecraft components.
Evaluate non-conforming hardware and determine structural acceptability, repair, or rework requirements.
Develop and review stress reports, analyses, and technical documentation to support engineering decisions.
Create and interpret finite element models (NASTRAN/FEMAP) to assess loads, stresses, margins of safety, and structural integrity.
Support design and manufacturing teams with stress guidance for repairs, deviations, and design changes.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a relevant engineering discipline
8+ years of experience in structural analysis (advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of professional experience)
Experience performing structural analysis of aircraft or spacecraft primary and secondary structures
Experience analyzing composite aircraft or spacecraft structures
Strong understanding of material properties and behavior, statics/free body diagrams, and structural load paths
Experience creating and interrogating FEA models, including pre- and post-processing NASTRAN models and sizing structural and system components
Advanced knowledge of finite element analysis using FEMAP
Experience supporting MRB activities, including dispositioning non-conforming metallic and composite components from manufacturing, assembly, or field operations
Strong teamwork, coordination, and collaboration skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Skills:
Experience with HyperX
Knowledge of and/or experience with Fatigue and Damage Tolerance (F&DT) analysis
Experience designing flight vehicles or systems to regulatory or industry standards (e.g., CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23/25, military, or NASA standards)
Prior MRB or stress signature authority
Previous experience as a team lead
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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a 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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