JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
PAY RATE: $48.08-120/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)

Clearance: Active security clearance preferred; interim secret required to start.

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 development of complex aircraft fuel systems from initial design through verification and flight test

Develop system architecture, select components, and perform system analysis to ensure requirement compliance

Support system and platform flight testing activities

Coordinate with suppliers on component selection, timelines, and qualification requirements

Ensure integration of the fuel system with other system teams

Contribute to airworthiness efforts

Provide updates to the integrated master schedule (IMS) to support overall program management

Requirements:

Active security clearance preferred; interim secret required to start.

Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.

5+ years of recent experience in aircraft fuel system design.

Strong knowledge of fuel system architecture, component selection, and system integration.

Experience supporting system verification, flight testing, and airworthiness compliance.

Ability to coordinate with suppliers and other system teams.

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

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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