JOB TITLE: Design Engineer - Mechanical Test
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $51.59/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)

Industry: Defense

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Clearance: This is a clearance-eligible position; candidates must be able to obtain an interim Secret clearance (not required to start).

Shift: 4/10A 1st Shift

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:

Responsibilities include detailed mechanical design and drafting of test stations, design changes, and general CAD modeling. This role also involves designing vibration fixtures for units under test and fixtures for thermal testing.

Requirements:

This is a clearance-eligible position; candidates must be able to obtain an interim Secret clearance (not required to start).

Minimum 5 years of experience with Creo for 3D modeling, including creating models of CCAs, harnesses, and cables

At least 5 years in mechanical or electromechanical design

Minimum 1 year of experience with Windchill

Understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Proficiency in 3D modeling (CREO experience required)

Knowledge of optical physics

Familiarity with precision machining

Experience delivering design review presentations

Candidates must be local to the Orlando, FL site, as this position requires the contractor to be onsite approximately 50% of the time

Ability to apply geometric tolerancing principles effectively

Coordination experience with documentation teams and test engineering packaging groups

Experience with Zuken software

Must be a U.S. Person (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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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of 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)