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JOB TITLE:  Structural Design Engineer
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $86.00-$89.00/hr

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 (12 months with potential for extension)

• 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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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: 

• Applies knowledge of engineering and physical science principles, materials, and tools to develop, integrate, document and evaluate flight vehicle structure designs.

• Works in collaborative environment to ensure performance, functional adequacy, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Designs primary and secondary structure for flight vehicles.

• Designs payloads for flight vehicle applications.

• Performs weights analysis for flight vehicle structures.

• Performs lofting for flight vehicle structures.

• Uses CATIA V5 3DX software for design and modeling.

• Works with nacelle structures in design activities.

• Applies metallic materials knowledge to structure design.

• Applies composite materials knowledge to structure design.

Requirements:

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

• Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3-6 years of experience, or PhD with 0-3 years of experience.

• Experience with CATIA V5 3DX software.

• Experience in flight vehicle primary and secondary structure design.

• Experience in payloads design.

• Experience in weights analysis.

• Experience in lofting.

• Experience with nacelle structures.

• Knowledge of metallic materials for aerospace structures.

• Knowledge of composite materials for aerospace structures.

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.