JOB TITLE: MP&P Engineer 2 - Composites/Interior
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
PAY RATE: $43-59/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)

Shift: 2nd

Clearance: Ability to obtain a secret clearance, 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:

Apply chemistry, physics, and materials science to develop and qualify composite materials and processes.

Provide technical evaluation and support for composite part fabrication.

Perform root-cause investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.

Create and execute test plans, write reports, and contribute to technical specifications.

Qualify/approve equipment, materials, and processes.

Support lab testing, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with design, production, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Manage test and audit programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and EHS/LEAN/Quality standards.

Work 100% onsite in a dynamic 2nd shift role with opportunities for technical or leadership growth.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship (required to obtain U.S. Security Clearance; interim or final Secret Clearance post-start required).

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, or Computer Science.

Level 2: Bachelor s + 2+ years or Master s degree.

Level 3: Bachelor s + 5+ years or Master s + 3+ years.

Willingness to work 2nd shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience with composites, elastomers, and processing techniques.

Hands-on lab experience with polymer chemistry and analytical techniques.

Knowledge of epoxy, cyanate ester, bismaleimide, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, and adhesives.

Experience with composite failure modes and failure analysis.

Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and report writing.

Strong communication skills with ability to present technical data and collaborate across disciplines.

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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