Structural Analysis Engineer 3

JOB TITLE: Structural Analysis Engineer 3 
LOCATION: Houston, TX
PAY RATE: $79.75/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)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• 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. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

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

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

Summary: 

• Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to support aerospace vehicle and launch vehicle system design.

• Perform structural strength analysis including vehicle loads interpretation, stress calculations, margins of safety, and structural integrity assessments using analytical and finite element methods.

• Support multiple aerospace and defense programs by collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams across the enterprise.

• Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, including NASTRAN, to validate structural performance and support product lifecycle analysis.

• Develop test plans, support test execution, analyze results, and document certification data to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Investigate structural failures, support fracture assessments, and recommend design improvements for in-service products.

• Prepare detailed structural analysis and stress reports in compliance with program standards and engineering requirements.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, or related technical field; ABET accreditation preferred.

• Typically 5+ years of structural analysis or aerospace engineering experience (Level 3) or 9+ years for Level 4 roles.

• Experience with aerospace structural hardware and launch vehicle structures.

• Strong background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Finite Element Method (FEM).

• Proficiency with NASTRAN and related structural analysis tools such as Patran or CSW.

• Experience performing:

  • Stress analysis

  • Vehicle loads interpretation

  • Margins of safety calculations

  • Structural integrity assessments

• Strong structural stress report writing and technical documentation skills.

• Experience with CAD/design tools including CATIA, Creo, or NX CAD.

• Ability to coordinate across engineering disciplines and adapt quickly to multiple programs and projects.

• Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

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.

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

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