JOB TITLE: Stress Engineer
LOCATION: Placentia, CA

Contract Rate: $72.00 $80.00/hour

Direct Hire (DH) Salary: $110,000 $150,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Contract: Up to 12 months (Client prefers Direct Hire, open to Contract/C2H)

Shift: 1st Shift

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:

Perform stress analyses of assemblies and components for new product development and sustaining engineering activities

Prepare detailed and accurate stress analysis reports

Support technical discussions with customers on stress-related topics

Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members

Assist with planning, organizing, and scheduling stress analysis activities

Investigate and implement improved stress analysis techniques and processes

Participate in initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and product development speed

Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (alternate degrees considered)

7+ years hands-on product development focused on mechanical design and analysis

Classical stress analysis of metallic components/assemblies using hand calculations

FEA-based analysis (linear and non-linear)

Industry references: MMPDS, MIL-HDBK-5, Bruhn s Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures, Roark s Formulas for Stress and Strain

Proficient with MS Office, SolidWorks 3D CAD/CAE, Mathcad

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills

Extensive knowledge of metallic materials; aerospace manufacturing methods preferred

Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Able to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team

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

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with stress analysis of mechanism designs

Advanced engineering degree highly desirable

Knowledge of aerospace industry practices and manufacturing methods

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Primarily sedentary office work in a climate-controlled environment

Occasional standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, or climbing stairs

Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs; occasional extended carrying of up to 60 lbs

Finger/hand dexterity for computer use; vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Minimal travel required

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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