Design the Future of Flight – Senior Structural Engineer Opportunity in Aerospace

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a premier leader in the aviation industry to find an experienced Structural Engineer ready to tackle complex challenges and help shape the next generation of aerospace innovation. If you excel at solving high-level engineering problems and want your work to directly impact mission-critical aircraft systems, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Structural Engineer

• Location: Melbourne, FL 32901

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Contract, Contract-to-Hire Intent)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift (9/80A) 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• Pay Rate: $71.54 – $111.22 per hour

• Work Arrangement: Onsite 

In this high-impact role, you will lead advanced structural analysis efforts for aircraft systems, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance in a cutting-edge aerospace environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Structural Engineer, your expertise will drive critical engineering outcomes:

• Perform static, dynamic, and durability/damage tolerance (DaDT) analysis for metallic and composite airframe structures

• Analyze mechanical systems and aircraft equipment using both hand calculations and advanced automated tools

• Derive and apply non-flight and applied loads, supporting design and validation processes

• Create, extract, and distribute internal loads using tools such as FEMAP, NX, and Teamcenter

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve program objectives

• Prioritize and manage multiple high-level engineering tasks simultaneously

• Evaluate complex technical challenges and develop innovative, practical solutions

• Contribute to design improvements that enhance aircraft performance and reliability

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• One of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12+ years of aerospace structural analysis experience

  • Master’s degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience

  • PhD in STEM with 7+ years of relevant experience

• Strong background in aerospace structural analysis (metallic and composites)

• Experience with industry tools such as FEMAP, NX, and Teamcenter

• Proven ability to analyze complex systems and deliver solutions in a fast-paced environment

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense or high-security aerospace programs

• Familiarity with advanced simulation methods and load development

• Demonstrated leadership on large-scale engineering projects

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional engineering talent with opportunities that matter. When you join this team, you’ll benefit from:

• Top-tier compensation in a highly specialized field

• The opportunity to work with a world-class aviation and defense leader

• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and methodologies

• A collaborative, innovation-driven culture focused on excellence

• A potential pathway to a long-term, full-time engineering career

• The chance to make a tangible impact on systems that support national and global security

This is more than a contract—it’s a gateway to shaping the future of aerospace engineering.

Ready to Elevate Your Engineering Career?

If you’re a seasoned Structural Engineer ready to take on complex challenges and contribute to industry-leading innovation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your expertise to the forefront of aviation excellence with PDS Tech Commercial.

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