JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer – Payload Mechanical / Materials (Onsite)
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $120,000-206,000/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision
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:
Oversee payload mechanical, structural, and materials requirements and integration.
Collaborate with integration/test engineers, program leadership, and customers to define and execute payload integration, test, and data collection activities.
Develop, track, and ensure requirements are met.
Participate in test planning, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), execution, vehicle troubleshooting, and post-test data review.
Architect data review methodology and develop analysis tools.
Set and enforce standards for test planning and documentation.
Coordinate internally with multi-disciplinary teams and externally with customers.
Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and responsibility in fulfilling commitments.
Requirements:
Sr-level: B.S. + 5–10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
Staff-level: B.S. + 10–20 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
Experience with at least two disciplines: Systems Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Materials, Electrical/Avionics, Propulsion, GNC/Flight Controls, Aerodynamics.
Previous systems engineering experience, including contribution to technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
Technical experience in mechanical, structural, and/or materials engineering.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to acquire and maintain a security clearance.
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
Familiarity with configuration management systems (e.g., Jira).
Familiarity with requirements management systems (e.g., Jama, Cameo, DOORS).
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in small, dynamic engineering teams.
Familiarity with structures, avionics, instrumentation, software, fluid systems, and/or liquid rockets.
Experience maintaining aerospace configuration standards.
Experience with air-launched hypersonic vehicles.
Experience in technical risk identification, management, and mitigation.
Experience defining, managing, and verifying requirements for hypersonic vehicles with hot-structure airframes.
Current DOD Secret clearance.
Programming experience (Matlab, Python).
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred).
Experience with configuration and requirements management tools (Jira, Jama, Cameo, DOORS).
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. 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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