JOB TITLE: Stress Engineer
LOCATION: Placentia, CA

Contract Rate: $72.00–$80.00/hour

Direct Hire (DH) Salary: $110,000–$150,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Contract: Up to 12 months (Client prefers Direct Hire, open to Contract/C2H)

• Shift: 1st Shift

• 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. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Perform stress analyses of assemblies and components for new product development and sustaining engineering activities

• Prepare detailed and accurate stress analysis reports

• Support technical discussions with customers on stress-related topics

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members

• Assist with planning, organizing, and scheduling stress analysis activities

• Investigate and implement improved stress analysis techniques and processes

• Participate in initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and product development speed

• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (alternate degrees considered)

• 7+ years hands-on product development focused on mechanical design and analysis

• Classical stress analysis of metallic components/assemblies using hand calculations

• FEA-based analysis (linear and non-linear)

• Industry references: MMPDS, MIL-HDBK-5, Bruhn’s Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures, Roark’s Formulas for Stress and Strain

• Proficient with MS Office, SolidWorks 3D CAD/CAE, Mathcad

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills

• Extensive knowledge of metallic materials; aerospace manufacturing methods preferred

• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Able to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with stress analysis of mechanism designs

• Advanced engineering degree highly desirable

• Knowledge of aerospace industry practices and manufacturing methods

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily sedentary office work in a climate-controlled environment

• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, or climbing stairs

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs; occasional extended carrying of up to 60 lbs

• Finger/hand dexterity for computer use; vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

• Minimal travel required

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a 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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