JOB TITLE: Structural Analysis Engineer 4
LOCATION: Houston, TX
PAY RATE: $93.25/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 (6 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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:

Lead development, integration, and documentation of structural requirements for aerospace and launch vehicle systems across multiple defense and aerospace programs.

Perform advanced structural strength analysis including vehicle loads interpretation, stress calculations, margins of safety, and fracture assessments to ensure structural integrity and service life requirements.

Develop and utilize analytical methods, Finite Element Models (FEM), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to validate structural performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Lead structural analysis planning and execution at the program level to ensure compliance with structural integrity, stability, and certification requirements.

Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to establish product environments, support testing activities, analyze test data, and document certification results.

Investigate structural failures, recommend design improvements, and develop analytical tools/processes to improve engineering quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Prepare and review detailed stress reports and technical documentation in compliance with aerospace program standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, or related technical field; ABET accreditation preferred.

Typically 9+ years of aerospace structural analysis or related engineering experience.

Strong experience with aerospace structural hardware and launch vehicle structures.

Expertise in Finite Element Method (FEM) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), including NASTRAN.

Experience performing:

Structural stress analysis

Vehicle loads interpretation

Margins of safety calculations

Structural integrity assessments

Fracture assessments and service life analysis

Strong technical writing and stress reporting skills.

Experience with structural analysis tools such as NASTRAN, Patran, and CSW.

Experience with CAD/design tools including CATIA, Creo, or NX CAD.

Ability to lead structural analysis activities and coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines and programs.

Strong adaptability and ability to support multiple aerospace/defense projects in a fast-paced onsite environment.

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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