JOB TITLE: Field Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Gilbert, AZ
PAY RATE: $48.56/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)

Clearance: Ability to Obtain Not Required to Start

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:

Serve as secondary painter for systems and miscellaneous hardware.

Perform depot-level repairs, modifications, and refurbishments of M-TADS/M-PNVS components.

Conduct repair, rework, fault isolation, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing of mechanical, structural, optical, and complete systems.

Operate test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, waveform generators).

Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Use precision measuring tools to ensure compliance with tolerances.

Set up and operate milling machines and drill presses for component rework/repair.

Complete work IAW engineering drawings, RCPs, FABs, and CIPs.

Document work in automated maintenance data systems per Apache Fire Control procedures.

Provide feedback on electro-mechanical and electro-optical component reliability.

Handle hazardous materials safely using appropriate PPE.

Perform limited supply duties (e.g., load/unload trucks, operate overhead hoists).

Requirements:

Ability to Obtain Not Required to Start

2 4 years in electro-mechanical and electro-optical repair.

2 4 years in avionics/electronics principles, CCA rework, and troubleshooting.

Proficiency with general-purpose or automated test equipment.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and repair procedures.

Familiarity with industrial standards, military specs, and maintenance safety.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to lift 35 lbs and adapt to changing customer requirements.

Knowledge of government property control policies.

Experience working with hazardous materials and chemical mixing.

Skilled in safety wiring assemblies/connectors.

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Military flight-line maintenance experience preferred.

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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