Launch Your Career in Aerospace as a Structural Analysis Engineer
Ridley Park, PA | Hybrid Schedule | 12-Month Contract | Starting Pay$49.98/hr

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aerospace leader to hire a Structural Analysis Engineer. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the strength, safety, and performance of advanced aerospace systems. Your work will support high-profile programs across both commercial and defense platforms, making an impact on missions that shape the future of flight and space exploration.

What You’ll Do

As part of the Philadelphia Design Center (PDC) team, you’ll collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver structural substantiation for cutting-edge aerospace programs.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Perform structural analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis (FEA) tools.

• Support testing activities and analyze results to verify compliance with specifications.

• Document findings for customers and regulatory agencies to demonstrate requirements are met.

• Work closely with senior engineers to gain hands-on experience in critical stress analysis projects.

• Support substantiation efforts across multiple advanced aerospace programs.

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (or equivalent education/experience).

• Hands-on experience in structural analysis, including classical analysis and FEA.
  
  This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with industry-standard engineering tools.

• Prior aerospace analysis experience.

• ABET-accredited degree (preferred but not required).

Work Schedule & Location

• Hybrid role: Must be on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Ridley Park, PA.

• First shift (6 AM – 3 PM / 9 AM – 6 PM).

• Optional 9x80 schedule available.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll gain exposure to high-visibility aerospace programs that define innovation and reliability in aviation and space exploration. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment while developing technical expertise that will advance your career. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact on projects that reach across the globe—and beyond.

Take the Next Step

Be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering. Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Structural Analysis Engineer and contribute to projects that inspire and endure.

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