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Design Engineer

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Posted: 06/23/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: ZXFsdVNhQmllSzl2ZnBvdUI0T0hXdz09 Pay Rate: 71.92 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 16563

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $71.92/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)

  • Clearance: Active Interim Secret clearance is required to start

  • 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.

  • Shift: 4/10A-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Designs major components, major portions of functional systems, or technically advanced prototypes for products.

  • Develops or improves products and facilitates manufacturing operations through design activities.

  • Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes to present design proposals.

  • Investigates design factors including ease of manufacture, material availability, equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specs, and cost.

  • Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development for integration.

  • Makes layouts of assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, structures, and products.

  • Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.

  • Identifies design errors, omissions, and deficiencies and recommends revisions or improvements in design layout.

  • Uses Creo for 3D modeling and design creation.

  • Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and knowledge of complex mechanical or electrical concepts.

Requirements:

  • Active Interim Secret clearance is required to start.

  • At least 3 years of experience with Creo design.

  • At least 2 years of experience with Windchill PLM or PDM.

  • At least 1 year of experience with concept development.

  • At least 1 year of experience with design review content preparation.

  • At least 4 years of experience creating finished 3D models.

  • At least 2 years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

  • At least 2 years of experience with complex mechanical or electrical concepts.

  • Experience with mechanical primary and secondary structures.

  • Desired: Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD).

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

Kimberly Wade

Kimberly Wade is a Technical Recruiter specializing in Stress and Design Engineering. With over seven years of experience in the staffing industry, Kimberly embarked on her career journey with a solid foundation in manufacturing and engineering.

Kimberly’s mission is to bridge the gap between exceptional talent and organizations in need. She firmly believes that aligning the right individuals with the correct positions is the cornerstone of a company's success.

With her expertise and diligence, Kimberly is shaping careers and contributing to the growth and prosperity of the organizations she serves.

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