Structural and Payload Design Engineer 3

JOB TITLE: Structural and Payload Design Engineer 3
LOCATION: Houston, TX
PAY RATE: $77.50/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 Requirement: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance (not required to start)

• 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: 

• Develop, integrate, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system design

• Develop, maintain, and modify structural and payload system components using 3D CAD or other design methods

• Perform tests and integrate analytical results to validate and verify system and component performance

• Support supplier development, testing, and production activities, coordinating with suppliers to optimize designs

• Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, production operations, and external customers to provide product definition

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance (not required to start)

• Aerospace experience required 

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or PhD with equivalent experience

• ABET-accredited programs preferred but not required

• Experience in Model-Based Definition (MBD)

• Experience in structural design from conceptual layout through build-to-package release

• Experience leading a structural design team through product development

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

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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