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:
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Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)
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Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance (not required to start)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Develop, integrate, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system design
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Develop, maintain, and modify structural and payload system components using 3D CAD or other design methods
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Perform tests and integrate analytical results to validate and verify system and component performance
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Support supplier development, testing, and production activities, coordinating with suppliers to optimize designs
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Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, production operations, and external customers to provide product definition
Requirements:
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Ability to obtain Secret Clearance (not required to start)
- Aerospace experience required
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Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or PhD with equivalent experience
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ABET-accredited programs preferred but not required
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Experience in Model-Based Definition (MBD)
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Experience in structural design from conceptual layout through build-to-package release
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Experience leading a structural design team through product development
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Proficiency with CREO, CATIA, Enovia, NX CAD, and Teamcenter PDM
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Experience with new material utilization
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Experience in design development and sustaining lift equipment
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Experience with detailed design of large, portable work platforms
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Project management experience, including tracking metrics, reporting status, coordinating integrated teams, and communicating with suppliers and customers
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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