JOB TITLE: Structural Analysis Engineer 3
LOCATION: Houston, TX
PAY RATE: $79.75/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 (6 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a 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:
Develop, integrate, and document structural requirements to support aerospace vehicle and launch vehicle system design.
Perform structural strength analysis including vehicle loads interpretation, stress calculations, margins of safety, and structural integrity assessments using analytical and finite element methods.
Support multiple aerospace and defense programs by collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams across the enterprise.
Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, including NASTRAN, to validate structural performance and support product lifecycle analysis.
Develop test plans, support test execution, analyze results, and document certification data to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Investigate structural failures, support fracture assessments, and recommend design improvements for in-service products.
Prepare detailed structural analysis and stress reports in compliance with program standards and engineering requirements.
Requirements:
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, or related technical field; ABET accreditation preferred.
Typically 5+ years of structural analysis or aerospace engineering experience (Level 3) or 9+ years for Level 4 roles.
Experience with aerospace structural hardware and launch vehicle structures.
Strong background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Finite Element Method (FEM).
Proficiency with NASTRAN and related structural analysis tools such as Patran or CSW.
Experience performing:
Stress analysis
Vehicle loads interpretation
Margins of safety calculations
Structural integrity assessments
Strong structural stress report writing and technical documentation skills.
Experience with CAD/design tools including CATIA, Creo, or NX CAD.
Ability to coordinate across engineering disciplines and adapt quickly to multiple programs and projects.
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with fracture mechanics and damage tolerance analysis.
Significant launch vehicle structural analysis experience.
Leadership experience supporting engineering teams or complex aerospace programs.
Experience supporting defense and aerospace development programs in an onsite environment.
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.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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