Launch Your Engineering Career to New Heights: Structural Engineer Needed in Aerospace Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Structural Engineer to join a high-impact aerospace program based in Chandler, AZ. This is a unique full-time, contract (6 months) opportunity to work on next-generation launch vehicles, supporting structural innovation from the ground up.

About the Role

As a Structural Engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of analysts, design engineers, and program managers working on cutting-edge aerospace technologies. Your expertise will directly contribute to the performance, safety, and advancement of flight systems that shape the future of space and defense.

This position requires a security clearance, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methods (linear and non-linear)

• Support design iterations and manufacturing through structural troubleshooting

• Communicate analysis results to project stakeholders, management, and customers

• Author and maintain technical reports and documentation

• Collaborate with loads, dynamics, thermal, aero, and test teams to ensure integration success

• Develop and implement test procedures for metallic and composite materials

• Assist in defining structural design solutions for high-temperature environments

Position Details

• Location: Chandler, AZ 85286

• Job Type: Full-time Consultant (6 Months, Contract-to-Hire Potential)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift (9x80 A Schedule)

• Pay Range: $50.72 – $63.40 per hour

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 10–14 years of relevant experience

• Proficiency in at least one of the following tools: Femap, NASTRAN, NASGRO, Abaqus, MathCAD, NX, or Teamcenter

• Strong problem-solving and structural analysis capabilities

• Hands-on experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE) design and analysis

• Ability to apply fundamental structural engineering methods in real-world scenarios

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM field with 8–10 years of structural engineering experience

• Familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics, including Fracture Control Plans

• Experience in composite structural analysis (carbon and ceramic materials)

• Knowledge of high-temperature materials and testing for hypersonic applications

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you won’t just work on aerospace systems—you’ll help shape them. Join a company that values technical excellence, innovation, and integrity. We offer:

• A dynamic, engineering-driven culture

• Opportunities for contract-to-hire roles with industry leaders

• Competitive pay and full-time contractor benefits

• Work on programs that make a national and global impact

Take Off with Us

Ready to apply your structural expertise to some of the most advanced aerospace systems in the world? Apply today and make a difference in tomorrow’s technology.

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