JOB TITLE: Structures & Payload Design Engineer
LOCATION: Evrett, WA
PAY RATE: $62.50/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)

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:

Support a statement of work spanning the full product lifecycle, including:

Customer configuration development

Supplier engagement

Validating and verifying design requirements

Integrating business needs

Supporting the product through production and certification

Collaborate with project and production engineering teams, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions

Leverage the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to deliver top-tier interiors products for the aerospace industry

Assist in developing, integrating, and documenting structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system design

Develop, maintain, and modify structural and interior payload system/component designs using 3-D CAD tools or other methods

Provide product definition to engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, and customers throughout the product lifecycle

Perform tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

Support supplier development, testing, production activities, and coordination to optimize design and achieve program goals

Contribute to investigating emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs

Work under general supervision

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Material Sciences)

2+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, design criteria, and engineering release processes

Experience in engineering support within a production system

Direct engagement with aerospace suppliers or airlines

Experience supporting validation of compliance to regulatory requirements

Experience working with regulators

Knowledge of design for manufacturing

Experience with aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding and experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent

Experience in aerospace interiors, materials, design criteria, and release processes

2+ years of program/project management experience, including schedule, financial, and resource management

Experience working in cross-functional teams

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media

Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development

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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