JOB TITLE: Design Engineer - Mechanical Test
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $51.59/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)

• Industry: Defense 

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Clearance: This is a clearance-eligible position; candidates must be able to obtain an interim Secret clearance (not required to start).

• Shift: 4/10A – 1st Shift

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: 

Responsibilities include detailed mechanical design and drafting of test stations, design changes, and general CAD modeling. This role also involves designing vibration fixtures for units under test and fixtures for thermal testing.

Requirements:

• This is a clearance-eligible position; candidates must be able to obtain an interim Secret clearance (not required to start).

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Creo for 3D modeling, including creating models of CCAs, harnesses, and cables

• At least 5 years in mechanical or electromechanical design

• Minimum 1 year of experience with Windchill

• Understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Proficiency in 3D modeling (CREO experience required)

• Knowledge of optical physics

• Familiarity with precision machining

• Experience delivering design review presentations

• Candidates must be local to the Orlando, FL site, as this position requires the contractor to be onsite approximately 50% of the time

• Ability to apply geometric tolerancing principles effectively

• Coordination experience with documentation teams and test engineering packaging groups

• Experience with Zuken software 

• 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 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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