Structural & Payload Design Engineer 4

JOB TITLE: Structural & Payload Design Engineer 4
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $94.50/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)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance required(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. 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 and interior payload system requirements to establish overall system design

• Design, maintain, and modify structural and payload components using 3D CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks)

• Generate and release detailed product definitions for engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers across the product lifecycle

• Lead performance analysis, integration activities, and testing to validate and verify systems meet requirements and specifications

• Conduct and support structural analysis (stress, fatigue, vibration, thermal, etc.) as required

• Manage supplier activities including design, development, testing, and production support

• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize designs and ensure alignment with program cost, schedule, and performance goals

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for design or test-related issues

• Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and materials for future product development

• Participate in and lead design reviews (PDR, CDR) and technical evaluations

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements

• Work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced engineering environment

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance required(not required to start)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

• Experience in structural and/or payload design engineering

• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and drawing release processes

• Knowledge of structural analysis principles (stress, fatigue, materials, etc.)

• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and configuration control

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• 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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