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Structural Analysis-Stress Engineer

Fort Worth, TX 76120

Posted: 10/01/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: YmNIeXVFTlZIZ1BYVFVGQnlRa3Mxdz09 Pay Rate: XAF Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 17701

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Structural Analysis-Stress Engineer
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
PAY RATE: $120/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 (11 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

  • 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.

  • Shift: 4/10-A

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: 

  • Performs stress analysis on new designs of primary and secondary airframe structure.

  • Updates existing analyses to incorporate design changes.

  • Performs stress analysis of subsystems and subsystem installations.

  • Performs MRB stress analysis of metallic and composite structure.

  • Uses FEA software including NASTRAN and PATRAN.

  • Uses Abaqus for stress analysis.

  • Uses TMP Vision for post-processing.

  • Uses CATIA V5/3DX for design and analysis.

  • Interprets detail, assembly, and installation type drawings and models.

  • Applies airframe primary structure layout and sizing and hand/Excel based analysis of aerospace structures.

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

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

  • Experience with FEA software including NASTRAN and PATRAN.

  • Experience using Abaqus.

  • Experience using TMP Vision for post-processing.

  • Experience with CATIA V5/3DX.

  • Familiarity with UNIX/LINUX operating systems.

  • Ability to interpret detail, assembly, and installation type drawings and models.

  • Airframe primary structure layout and sizing.

  • Hand/Excel based analysis of aerospace structures.

  • Familiarity with Slim, Vision, and IDAT and 3DX is a plus.

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.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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Meet Your Recruiter

Robin Curtis

Robin Curtis is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with a remarkable track record of over 20 years of expertise in Aerospace Engineering. With a deep passion for connecting talent with opportunity, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in this field.

Robin's journey in talent acquisition has been nothing short of exceptional. With two decades of hands-on experience, she has honed her skills and cultivated an expansive and influential network within the industry.

Robin actively characterizes her approach to talent acquisition with partnership, transparency, and a genuine passion for helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals.

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