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Design Engineer

Littleton, CO 80121

Posted: 09/16/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: bCtHTzdJSldJcVdodGdmakZYVnBqUT09 Pay Rate: 68.51 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 17583

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION: Littleton, CO
PAY RATE: $68.51/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 (11 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

  • 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: 5/40-1st 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: 

  • Develops, lays out, and designs PWM hardware circuits for use in the DC propulsion system rocket motor (PSRE) of the Minuteman III ICBM Missile.

  • Performs component classification for DOD life cycle upgrades.

  • Conducts electrical wire harness FMECA analysis.

  • Designs missile silo power system and power panel upgrades with subcontractors.

  • Designs control circuits for missile and propulsion power systems.

  • Works with RASCAL Pod F-35 instrumentation components used for flight test data collection using IRIG-106, MIL-STD-1553, and GPS standards.

  • Performs LRU testing for F-22 and F-35 aircraft.

  • Applies analog circuit design principles to defense and aerospace hardware.

  • Supports hardware development, layout, and design for missile and aircraft systems.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

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

  • Experience in development, layout, and design of PWM hardware circuits.

  • Experience with DC propulsion system rocket motor (PSRE) hardware for Minuteman III ICBM Missile or similar missile systems.

  • Experience with component classification for DOD life cycle upgrades.

  • Experience performing electrical wire harness FMECA analysis.

  • Experience with missile silo power system and power panel upgrade design.

  • Experience designing control circuits for defense or aerospace systems.

  • Experience with RASCAL Pod F-35 instrumentation components using IRIG-106, MIL-STD-1553, and GPS standards.

  • Experience performing LRU testing for F-22 and F-35 aircraft.

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

Gus Sanchez

Gus Sanchez leads Strategic Defense Talent Solutions, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

As a strategic partner to our clients, he develops tailored talent solutions that support critical programs, improve workforce efficiency, and meet evolving business needs. With deep expertise in recruiting strategy and the defense sector, Gus stays ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and changing talent demands.

He holds a B.S. in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran.

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