Structural & Payload Design Engineer 2

Description:

JOB TITLE: Structural & Payload Design Engineer 2
LOCATION: North Charleston, SC
PAY RATE: $61.00/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)

    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.

    Shift: First

Qualifying Questions:

    Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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:

    Manages systems associated with airplane interiors including light limiting headers, closets, partitions, stow bins and wiring.

    Supports customer configuration development, fabrication, manufacturing, validating and verifying design requirements, and certification processes.

    Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.

    Assists the performance of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

    Supports management of supplier performance, test and production activities and coordinates with supplier to optimize design and achieve program goals.

    Supports IRC production floor during first-of or complex builds.

    Assists in development of new design or analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency.

    Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs.

    Develops, maintains and modifies payload system and component designs using 3D Computer Aided Design tools or other design methods.

Requirements:

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

    Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering from an accredited course.

    2+ years related work experience or equivalent combination (Bachelor's + 2 years, Master's + 0 years).

    2+ years of experience with 3D modeling (Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SketchUp, Pro-E, 3DX, etc.).

    Experience working within cross-functional engineering and production team.

    Preferred: 2+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, design and engineering release processes.

    Preferred: Understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and or EASA equivalent.

    Preferred: Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (technical software use).

    Preferred: Ability to meet plan delivery deadlines when assigned (project technical execution).

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.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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Job Number: JPC - 15993-16000-11534
Job Location: North Charleston SC
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Start Date: 2026-06-05
Input Date: 06/06/2026
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Ariyana OBryan
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: 11534_submissions@ceipalsubsrouting.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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