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JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
PAY RATE: $48.08-120/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 (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active security clearance preferred; interim secret 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.

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: 

• Support development of complex aircraft fuel systems from initial design through verification and flight test

• Develop system architecture, select components, and perform system analysis to ensure requirement compliance

• Support system and platform flight testing activities

• Coordinate with suppliers on component selection, timelines, and qualification requirements

• Ensure integration of the fuel system with other system teams

• Contribute to airworthiness efforts

• Provide updates to the integrated master schedule (IMS) to support overall program management

Requirements:

• Active security clearance preferred; interim secret required to start.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.

• 5+ years of recent experience in aircraft fuel system design.

• Strong knowledge of fuel system architecture, component selection, and system integration.

• Experience supporting system verification, flight testing, and airworthiness compliance.

• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and other system teams.

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

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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