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Design Engineer

Fort Worth, TX 76120

Posted: 02/24/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c2M-f91sP5k4nYMZXd8G8bE= Pay Rate: $110.00-$30.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 14788

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
PAY RATE: $30-110/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)

  • Shift: 1st Shift

  • Clearance: Active Secret Required

  • 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 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: 

  • Create and/or modify primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, and installations.

  • Develop and update interface control models and documentation.

  • Contribute to development, testing, and validation of aircraft structural designs.

  • Assist in developing system requirements, trade studies, statements of work (SOW), and test plans.

  • Coordinate with internal IPTs and interface with external IPTs and suppliers as required.

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Clearance Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required.

  • Minimum 3 years of armament experience, including one or more of the following:

    • External stores/fuel tanks

    • Pylons

    • Pods

  • Minimum 5 years of recent structural design experience.

  • Minimum 5 years of CATIA V5 experience.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience creating and/or modifying primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, installations, and interface control models/documents.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.

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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