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MP&P Engineer Level 3

Mesa, AZ 85204

Posted: 06/11/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: ZHFYT3JaTnRTSFVnZzRCKzFwOUtpZz09 Pay Rate: 71 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 16406

Job Description

JOB TITLE: MP&P Engineer Level 3
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
PAY RATE: $71.00/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: Ability to Obtain 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.

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: 

  • Applies chemistry, physics, and material science to develop and qualify composite materials and processing methods.

  • Provides technical evaluation and material and process support to composite part fabrication.

  • Performs root-cause investigations and implements corrective and preventive actions for material and process issues.

  • Creates and executes test plans, writes reports, and provides input to specifications for materials, tools, and processes.

  • Qualifies and approves equipment, materials and processes.

  • Guides material testing in the Materials and Processes Laboratory.

  • Coordinates with Design Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement.

  • Integrates new technologies and promotes standardization across product lines.

  • Manages test or audit programs and ensures regulatory and contractual compliance incorporating EHS, LEAN, and Quality principles.

  • Applies knowledge of composite failure modes and failure analysis.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree.

  • Preferred: 1+ years working with composites, elastomers, and associated processing techniques.

  • Preferred: Hands-on lab experience with polymer chemistry analytical techniques.

  • Preferred: Familiarity with materials such as epoxy, cyanate ester, bismaleimide, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, and adhesives.

  • Preferred: Experience with composite failure modes (structural and nonstructural) and failure analysis.

  • Preferred: Experience in technical specifications, reports, and test plans.

  • Preferred: Ability to read engineering drawings and use Microsoft Office products.

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

Debbie Aubert

Bio: Debbie Aubert is a Senior Technical Recruiter with over 15 years of progressive experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry. She specializes in placing top-tier Stress, Structural, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineers across the commercial aviation and defense sectors.
 
She has built extensive networks throughout the aerospace industry, enabling her to identify and secure both cleared and non-cleared talent for complex engineering roles.
 
Debbie is driven by a passion for aerospace and a commitment to helping engineering professionals find opportunities that contribute to meaningful, global advancements.
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