Shape the Future of Aerospace — Senior Structural Analysis Engineer Opportunity

Are you ready to play a critical role in designing and validating the next generation of advanced aircraft? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aerospace innovator to hire a highly experienced Structural Analysis Engineer who will help ensure structural integrity, safety, and performance across cutting-edge defense and aerospace programs. If you are driven by complex challenges, innovation, and precision, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Role Snapshot

• Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6 Months)

• Location: Berkeley, MO

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

• Pay Rate Starting at : $84.76 per hour

• Work Environment: 100% Onsite

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Make an Impact

In this role, you will verify structural integrity using advanced analytical methods, simulations, and modeling tools. You will support both current and emerging aircraft programs within the Air Dominance division, ensuring designs meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance throughout the product lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

As a Structural Analysis Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development, integration, and documentation of structural requirements to support system design.

• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to define product environments and operational conditions.

• Performing advanced structural analysis using hand calculations, finite element modeling, and simulation tools.

• Guiding product design decisions by validating structural performance and integrity.

• Developing and executing test plans, supporting test events, and analyzing results to verify requirements.

• Documenting certification and validation results for regulatory and customer review.

• Supporting in-service aircraft by investigating structural failures and recommending improvements.

• Developing and refining analytical processes and tools to enhance efficiency, quality, and accuracy.

• Working with minimal supervision while delivering high-impact engineering solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or related technical field (ABET preferred).

• 10+ years of structural analysis experience.

• 8+ years of experience analyzing primary structures, subsystems, or weapons in the aerospace industry.

• Proficiency in hand calculations and engineering fundamentals.

• Experience using CAD systems such as PRO-E, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, NX/Teamcenter, or CATIA/ENOVIA.

• Strong experience with FEM tools such as PATRAN/NASTRAN, Stresscheck, Hyperworks, or Abaqus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with  structural analysis tools such as CAESAR, Lifeworks, Mechanica, and Common Structures Workstation.

• Advanced technical education (Master’s or PhD) with relevant aerospace experience.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience supporting complex defense or advanced aerospace programs.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we believe that exceptional talent drives innovation and mission success. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and meaningful project work.

• Opportunities to work on advanced, next-generation aerospace and defense technologies.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on growth and professional development.

• Exposure to industry-leading tools, programs, and engineering challenges.

• A company that values diversity, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Take Your Career to New Heights

If you’re ready to leverage your structural expertise to support mission-critical aerospace programs, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help define the future of flight with PDS Tech Commercial.

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