Structural Analysis Engineer 3

PDS Defense

Puyallup, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$73–$78 Per Hour

SKILLS

ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Accreditation Standards, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Product Design, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Regulations, Requirements Management, Structural Engineering, Testing

LOCATION

Puyallup, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Engineering** **Structural Analysis Engineer 3** Puyallup, NY Posted: 4/14/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 216712 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Shift: 1 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer 3, in Payallup, WA. Job ID#216712** Pay Rate: $73 - $78/hr **Job Description:** As a Structures Analysis contract engineer, you possess a solid understanding of airplane structural analysis methods and tools for both metallic and/or composite structures. You will ensure the airplane has sufficient strength to endure all conditions encountered during its operational life. The analyst also ensures the airplane structure meets all other design requirements including fail-safety, durability and damage tolerance where applicable. Positions could include the following analysis commodities: Wing **Position Responsibilities:** - Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment. - Support product design and verify structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. - Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. - Works under minimal direction. **Required Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):** - Bachelor's degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Civil, or Structural Engineering degrees. - 8+ years related work experience in aircraft stress analysis. **Education / Experience:** Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance Military connected talent encouraged to apply. **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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