Description:
JOB TITLE: Structural & Payload Design Engineer 4
LOCATION: North Charleston, SC
PAY RATE: $97.60/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:
Assist in developing, integrating, and documenting structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system design.
Support testing activities to validate and verify systems and components meet design requirements and specifications.
Coordinate with suppliers to manage performance, testing, and production activities while optimizing designs to meet program goals.
Provide engineering support to the IRC production floor, particularly during first-of or complex builds.
Assist in developing new design and analysis processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.
Support evaluation of emerging technologies and concepts for future product designs.
Develop, maintain, and modify payload system and component designs using 3D CAD tools and other design methods.
Requirements:
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
9+ years of related engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Bachelor s + 9 years, Master s + 7 years).
5+ years of experience with 3D CAD modeling tools, such as Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SketchUp, Pro-E, or 3DEXPERIENCE.
Experience working within cross-functional engineering and production teams.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
9+ years of aerospace engineering design experience, including engineering release processes.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to meet program milestones and delivery schedules.
Knowledge of FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or equivalent EASA certification requirements.
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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