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Design Engineer

Decatur, AL 35601

Posted: 06/18/2026 Industry: Aerospace, Defense, Engineering Job Number: cjBmMXdmM3NZVDJ0a0FZNElsZndoQT09 Pay Rate: 110000-130000 USD Job Code: JPC - 16469

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION: Decatur, AL
SALARY: $110K – 130K/year

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: Direct Hire

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

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

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

  • Shift: Friday-Saturday-Sunday 5am - 6:30 pm shift on there with the 20 % shift differential.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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: 

  • Supports engineering group while leading in all aspects of mechanical design for aerospace and flight worthy structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems.

  • Conceptualizes, develops, and designs structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards.

  • Performs required calculations, analysis, and comprehensive tolerance stack-up analyses.

  • Verifies calculations and analysis work of others.

  • Leads design efforts on systems and sub-systems, often on multiple programs simultaneously.

  • Supports proposal, quick-turn concept design and presentation efforts through CAD models and illustrations.

  • Generates Bill of Materials for Assemblies and complete drafting packages of designs.

  • Supports prototyping, hardware assembly, development testing and product qualification.

  • Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software.

  • Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to design and drawing conventions.

Requirements:

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

  • B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration.

  • 6+ years of experience in design of aerospace or defense systems.

  • Proven experience in designing robust hardware that has passed qualification testing.

  • Proficient in SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

  • Knowledge of CAD or CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design.

  • Strong understanding of material properties, strength and stress formulas, and shop mathematics.

  • Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications.

  • Ability to read drawings, technical diagrams, and work to verbal and written instructions.

  • Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance (U.S. Citizen required).

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. Person (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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Meet Your Recruiter

Shannon Cosgray

Shannon Cosgray is a Technical Recruiter with more than six years of staffing experience, including a strong focus on aerospace recruiting. She specializes in Embedded Software & Systems and is skilled at identifying and connecting top engineering talent with opportunities that are both technically and culturally aligned.
 
She is known for building trust through transparency and developing strong candidate relationships that lead to successful placements and positive candidate experiences. Her experience includes recruiting for embedded software engineers, systems engineers, and other highly specialized technical roles across the aerospace and defense industries.
 
A graduate of Purdue University, Shannon brings a results-driven, relationship-focused approach to recruiting, helping ensure both client success and candidate satisfaction.
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