JOB TITLE: Sr Airframe Structures Engineer

LOCATION: Centennial, CO

PAY RATE: Up to $80.00 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, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• Potential for bonuses

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• We are seeking an experienced and versatile Structures Engineer to join our team.

• Successful applicants will be proficient in the design, analysis and manufacture of composite and metallic aerospace structures with experience developing hardware from concept to manufacture.

• Preliminary and detailed design of composite and metallic aircraft structures

• Support configuration development and trade studies

• Classical analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures

• Developing test plans and oversee design of component and assembly level structural tests in collaboration with Stress Analysis

• Support manufacturing teams and external suppliers through fabrication and assembly planning and build of the aircraft

• Support material allowables development

• Create specifications, and other documentation for the development of structural flight hardware

• Create or modify existing CAD Models in a PLM environment

Required Skills:

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree in engineering with 10 or more years of experience in aerospace or an equivalent combination of technical education and aerospace experience

• Demonstrated proficiency with at least one CAD system - CATIA V6 and 3DX are preferred 

• Excellent communication skills, ability to interface effectively with different engineering groups internally as well as existing and potential suppliers

• Demonstrated experience creating CAD models and designing composite and metallic components and structures

• Team building communication skills, the ability to interface effectively with different groups internally and externally

• Demonstrated experience in key technical disciplines: metallic & composite materials, material & processes, load path, stress, finite element modeling

• Problem-solving and collaboration skills are a must; can work with large teams to solve complex, ambiguous technical problems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with different groups internally and externally

Desired Skills:

• Previous experience with structural and systems integration related to structural design ownership/responsibility on a development aircraft

• Ability to understand early development priorities to inform detailed design decisions

• Familiarity with FAR Part 25 requirements

• Materials testing and aircraft structure certification experience

• Experience with component and assembly level structural tests

• Experience with finite element analysis of aerospace structures

• Coupon and element level structural testing experience

• Hands on composite fabrication experience

*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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