JOB TITLE: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft 

LOCATION: Manassas, VA

PAY RATE: $65.00 - $85.00 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: 

• Long-term contract vacancies, up to 18 months +

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• Potential for bonuses

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

• Travel: <25%

Summary: 

• Leading the development of vehicle subsystems, from system architecture through integration.

• Providing subject matter expertise, technical review, design guidance, and mentoring.

• Developing subsystem and component requirements compatible with safety, performance, and business objectives.

• Selecting and managing suppliers/partners.

• Managing functional and physical interfaces between the vehicle subsystems and the vehicle.

• Performing/reviewing analysis, modeling, and simulation to verify subsystems and components meet performance and safety requirements.

• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment.

• Communicating information about vehicle subsystem design, requirements, and performance between the design team, management, customer, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Understanding program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between subsystems.

• Preparing and presenting at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.

Required Skills:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related STEM discipline) and

• 6 or more years of experience in relevant discipline areas (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience).

• Experience with the aircraft development process and familiarity with aircraft subsystems.

• Advanced understanding of engineering fundamentals.

• A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.

• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced degree preferred.

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

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.

• Proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and mechanical systems-oriented analysis techniques (stress analysis, multi-body dynamics, thermal, etc).

• Licensed Pilot Preferred

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Gus.Sanchez@thestructurescompany.com.

*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 

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