JOB TITLE: Principal Engineer - Composites (Direct)
LOCATION: Horsham, PA
SALARY: $140,000-160,000/year

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: Direct Hire

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:

Provide technical leadership and act as the company s SME in composites, mechanics of materials, structural analysis, and Finite Element methods.

Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, ensuring quality and timeliness.

Guide the development of new methodologies, technologies, and processes.

Advise the CTO on engineering staff performance, training, and manpower planning.

Mentor engineering staff, promote continuous learning, and lead technical reviews.

Oversee major projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals and approve critical technical deliverables.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Maintain relationships with external partners and represent the company at industry events.

Requirements:

15+ years specializing in composite structural analysis and mechanics of materials.

Senior technical roles such as Technical Fellow, Engineering Specialist, or Senior Structures Analyst.

Advanced Engineering degree (Ph.D. preferred but not required).

Experience in defense/aerospace contractors or government agencies.

Expertise in composite materials design, manufacturing, and testing.

Proficient with ABAQUS (required); Mathematica and programming languages (Python, Fortran, C++) are a plus.

Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with proven ability to lead complex technical projects.

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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