JOB TITLE: Mechanical Systems Design Engineer - Aerospace  

LOCATION: Manassas, VA

PAY RATE: $88.00 per hour 

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US person as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

• 12-month contract with opportunities for extension

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, and LTD through Cigna after working 30 days on contract 

• Holiday Pay 

• Potential for bonuses

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• Leads and provides technical quality review of the development and documentation of mechanical and fluid systems and thermal environment to establish the system design.

• Leads activities to validate and verify mechanical and fluid systems requirements.

• Leads the development, maintenance or modification of system components' designs/proposals to provide installation and detail documentation.

• Performs and documents analyses.

• Manages supplier development, test and production activities and directs the supplier to optimize integration and achieve program goals.

• Prioritizes, delegates and tracks performance and documentation of analyses of mechanisms/landing gear/ordnance components and systems selecting appropriate methods to validate or assess the design.

• Supports proposal preparation and new business development efforts. Trains and coaches others. Works under minimal direction.

Key skills :

• Minimum of B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or related STEM discipline) plus 9+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of technical education and experience).

• Demonstrated expertise in development of aerospace vehicle subsystems.

• Experience with CAD software (CATIA V5 preferred).

• Excellent written and communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience leading the development of aerospace systems, from conceptual design through production.

• Project management experience.

• Experience with system engineering processes, including but not limited to requirements development, system safety analysis (FHA, FTA, FMEA development), and reliability analysis.

• Experience with finite element analysis, multi-body dynamics analysis, and/or thermal analysis.

• Hands-on experience working with machine shops, specifying fasteners, bearings, and other hardware, integrating prototype aircraft, and conducting performance tests.

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. 

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft