Structures Engineering Manager - 100% ONSITE - Contract to Hire Role

Description:
As the Manager of Structures Engineering, you will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity,
compliance, and safety of our aircraft modifications. You will work in a collaborative environment, supporting and coordinating the engineering team in the design, analysis, and certification of various and often complex aircraft modification projects.

This position requires a strong knowledge of aircraft design
and analytical methods as well as FAA structures certification regulations.
Interfaces with Director of Certification to support Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) and/or other
regulatory or commercial programs.

• Coordinates and monitors consulting engineers and/or companies utilized to support engineering
projects
• Coordinates engineering department resources in support of company engineering requirements
• Serves as technical point of contact for engineering projects
• Aligns team strengths to deliver on the following (5) vital factors: Safety, Customer Satisfaction, Schedule, Budget and Team Development
• Drives change through goal setting, rewards, and accountability
• Establishes staff work assignments
• Reports to the Vice President, Engineering or other designated senior manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Familiarity with aircraft engineering resources such as MMPDS, Bruhn, Roark, etc.
• Working knowledge of typical aircraft structure, including materials, processes, hardware &
composites.
• Familiarity with both airframe modifications and new airframe design
• Thorough knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23 & 25 designs, construction & structures regulations.
• The applicant must have excellent communication skills, be fluent in English (spoken and written)
and proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• The applicant must be able to lead the engineering staff and work well with upper and lower
employees and management.
US CITIZENSHIP Required

Minimum of 15 years of aircraft structural substantiation experience including Finite Element
Analysis (NASTRAN FEMAP), traditional hand calculations & report writing. 10 years working in a modification environment.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Master of Science or equivalent experience preferred. Master of Business Administration a plus.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 
 
Job Number: JPC - 14087
Job Location: Solana Beach, CA
Rate: $90-$130/Hr DOE
Per Diem: Possible
Duration: 6 MONTH CONTRACT TO HIRE
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 11/21/2025
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Debbie Aubert
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: Debbieaubert@thestructurescompany.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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