Stress Engineer - MRB

Description:

JOB TITLE: Stress Engineer MRB
LOCATION: Tustin, CA
PAY RATE: $95/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:

    Perform structural analysis to support MRB dispositions for metallic and composite aircraft/spacecraft components.

    Evaluate non-conforming hardware and determine structural acceptability, repair, or rework requirements.

    Develop and review stress reports, analyses, and technical documentation to support engineering decisions.

    Create and interpret finite element models (NASTRAN/FEMAP) to assess loads, stresses, margins of safety, and structural integrity.

    Support design and manufacturing teams with stress guidance for repairs, deviations, and design changes.

Requirements:

    Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant engineering discipline

    8+ years of experience in structural analysis (advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of professional experience)

    Experience performing structural analysis of aircraft or spacecraft primary and secondary structures

    Experience analyzing composite aircraft or spacecraft structures

    Strong understanding of material properties and behavior, statics/free body diagrams, and structural load paths

    Experience creating and interrogating FEA models, including pre- and post-processing NASTRAN models and sizing structural and system components

    Advanced knowledge of finite element analysis using FEMAP

    Experience supporting MRB activities, including dispositioning non-conforming metallic and composite components from manufacturing, assembly, or field operations

    Strong teamwork, coordination, and collaboration skills

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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

Preferred Skills:

    Experience with HyperX

    Knowledge of and/or experience with Fatigue and Damage Tolerance (F&DT) analysis

    Experience designing flight vehicles or systems to regulatory or industry standards (e.g., CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23/25, military, or NASA standards)

    Prior MRB or stress signature authority

    Previous experience as a team lead

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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Job Number: JPC - 14551-14558-11534
Job Location: Tustin CA
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Start Date: 2026-02-02
Input Date: 01/30/2026
Last Updated: 02/20/2026
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Ariyana OBryan
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: 11534_submissions@ceipalsubsrouting.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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