JOB TITLE: Structural & Payload Design Engineer 4
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $94.50/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)

Clearance: Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance required (not 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. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Develop, integrate, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish overall system design

Design, maintain, and modify structural and payload components using 3D CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks)

Generate and release detailed product definitions for engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers across the product lifecycle

Lead performance analysis, integration activities, and testing to validate and verify systems meet requirements and specifications

Conduct and support structural analysis (stress, fatigue, vibration, thermal, etc.) as required

Manage supplier activities including design, development, testing, and production support

Collaborate with suppliers to optimize designs and ensure alignment with program cost, schedule, and performance goals

Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for design or test-related issues

Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and materials for future product development

Participate in and lead design reviews (PDR, CDR) and technical evaluations

Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements

Work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced engineering environment

Requirements:

Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance required (not required to start)

Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Experience in structural and/or payload design engineering

Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and drawing release processes

Knowledge of structural analysis principles (stress, fatigue, materials, etc.)

Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems

Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and configuration control

Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance 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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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