JOB TITLE: Structural Design Engineer
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $86.00-$89.00/hr

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)

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 (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:

Applies knowledge of engineering and physical science principles, materials, and tools to develop, integrate, document and evaluate flight vehicle structure designs.

Works in collaborative environment to ensure performance, functional adequacy, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Designs primary and secondary structure for flight vehicles.

Designs payloads for flight vehicle applications.

Performs weights analysis for flight vehicle structures.

Performs lofting for flight vehicle structures.

Uses CATIA V5 3DX software for design and modeling.

Works with nacelle structures in design activities.

Applies metallic materials knowledge to structure design.

Applies composite materials knowledge to structure design.

Requirements:

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

Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3-6 years of experience, or PhD with 0-3 years of experience.

Experience with CATIA V5 3DX software.

Experience in flight vehicle primary and secondary structure design.

Experience in payloads design.

Experience in weights analysis.

Experience in lofting.

Experience with nacelle structures.

Knowledge of metallic materials for aerospace structures.

Knowledge of composite materials for aerospace structures.

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.