Structural & Payload Design Engineer 3

JOB TITLE: Structural & Payload Design Engineer 3
LOCATION: Renton, WA
PAY RATE: $75.50/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 (12 months with potential for extension)

• Schedule: Full-time, 1st shift (approximately 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, subject to variation)

• 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 (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: 

• Support airframe structural design activities for commercial aircraft production programs.

• Develop, modify, and maintain structural design solutions for aircraft components and assemblies.

• Create and revise 3D models, drawings, and engineering documentation using CATIA V5.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to support design implementation and issue resolution.

• Analyze and resolve structural design challenges in a fast-paced production environment.

• Apply engineering principles and best practices to support airframe design, manufacturability, and production requirements.

• Utilize engineering systems and tools such as DCCS, ETAC, and PDM for documentation and configuration management.

• Communicate technical findings, design updates, and solutions clearly to stakeholders and team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a focus in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Materials Science.

• 8+ years of related experience in structural design engineering.

• Experience with CATIA V5 and aerospace structural design tools/processes.

• Previous experience supporting commercial aircraft structures programs, preferably narrow-body aircraft platforms.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

• Self-starter with the ability to identify needs and execute work with minimal direction.

• Ability to develop technical solutions for a broad range of structural design challenges.

• Familiarity with engineering/documentation systems such as DCCS, ETAC, and PDM.

• Must be a U.S. Person (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 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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