JOB TITLE: Structures and Payload Design Engineer - Aerospace 

LOCATION: Manassas, VA

PAY RATE: $68.00 - $83.00 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: 

• 6-month contract with opportunities for extension

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, and LTD through Cigna after working 30 days on contract 
• Holiday Pay

• Potential for bonuses

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

• Contractor Senior Design Engineer – Airframe

• Responsible for providing conceptual and detail designs of primary and secondary structural aircraft components.

• Coordinate with a team of engineers within an assigned project on uncrewed aerial vehicles, modification of existing aircraft structures, and design-to-build activities for commercial and military aircraft.

• Work with composite and metallic primary and secondary structures, mechanical system components, and electrical/avionics systems component installations.

• Produce airframe structural configuration layouts and detail designs

• Create and maintain CAD solid models and drawings that meet all requirements

• Review and check product structure and BOMs to ensure component integrity

• Conduct design reviews and collaborate with other departments

• Prepare presentations for program reviews

• Provide mentorship and support to less experienced team members

Required Skills:

• Must be a US Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Permanent Resident

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred

• Minimum of 10 years' work experience in the aerospace industry

• Proficiency in CATIA V5, with a focus on Generative Surface Design, Part Design, and Assembly

• Familiarity with industry standards for aerospace composite components

• Experience with product data management systems such as StarTeam or Enovia LCA/PDM

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong technical background in aerospace manufacturing, repair, and assembly of composite components

• Extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing development of structural parts and assemblies using composite materials

• Proficiency in composite part detail processes, including composites stacking sequence, lamination theory, honeycomb core, bonded assemblies, and post-cure machining operations

• Familiarity with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance analysis capabilities

• Knowledge of ASME Y14.41 methods for Model Based Definition using CATIA V5 FTA

• Experience with CATIA V5 CPD and/or FiberSIM for composite part design

• Ability to create and maintain parametric product geometry models

*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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