Structures & Payload Design Engineer 5

Description:

JOB TITLE: Structures & Payload Design Engineer Level 5
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $112.00/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)

    Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret 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:

    Provides oversight and direction to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish system design.

    Leads development, maintenance and modification of structural and interior payload system and component designs using 3D Computer Aided Design tools.

    Leads performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

    Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with supplier to optimize design and achieve program goals.

    Develops new design and analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency.

    Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs.

    Provides design and shipside engineering services for insulation designs and aircraft monument designs.

    Creates and revises change orders and drawing revisions using Catia, Enovia, and IVT.

    Serves as Subject Matter Expert in Insulation Design for shipside support.

    Provides shipside support in austere environment including climbing scaffolding and working inside platform during modifications.

Requirements:

    Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

    Bachelor's degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master's degreee with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

    Proficiency in shipside support for aircraft modifications.

    Experience in blankets and insulation design and discrepancy disposition.

    Proficiency in Catia, Enovia, and IVT software.

    Experience with factory shipside support in aerospace manufacturing environment.

    Ability to work in austere environment and perform physical tasks including climbing scaffolding and working inside aircraft platform.

    Ability to work alternate shifts as needed to support factory demands.

    Experience with aircraft monument designs and change order processing.

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 - 16438-16445-11534
Job Location: San Antonio TX
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Start Date: 2026-06-16
Input Date: 06/17/2026
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Robin Curtis
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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