Shape the Future of Aerospace Engineering: Structural Engineer Opportunity in Plano, TX

Design. Analyze. Innovate. Help build the next generation of aerospace and defense technologies.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a renowned leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to seek an experienced Structural Engineer for an exciting opportunity in Plano, Texas. If you're passionate about solving complex structural challenges, advanced analysis, and contributing to groundbreaking aircraft and space systems, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on technologies that reach beyond the horizon.

Position Details

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Location: Plano, TX

Pay Rate: $59.27 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant

About the Role

As a Structural Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise to design, analyze, evaluate, and certify advanced aerospace products and systems. From highly integrated aircraft and mission-critical payloads to sophisticated electronic systems and space exploration platforms, you'll play a key role throughout the product lifecycle.

Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll assess complex metallic and composite structures, ensuring they meet rigorous performance, safety, and certification requirements while driving innovation in aerospace design.

What You'll Do

As a Structural Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, evaluating, and certifying aerospace structures and systems
  
• Performing structural analyses on metallic and composite components
  
• Supporting the development of new products and engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle
  
• Conducting static and dynamic structural analyses to validate performance and reliability
  
• Utilizing Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to support design and analysis activities
  
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including design, manufacturing, systems, and test engineering
  
• Supporting airframe structural analysis and aerospace design initiatives
  
• Performing engineering simulations and structural assessments
  
• Evaluating fatigue life and damage tolerance characteristics of structural components
  
• Developing technical documentation, substantiation reports, and engineering recommendations
  
• Applying engineering best practices to ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements
  

Required Qualifications

Education

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  Bachelor's Degree in:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Mechanical Engineering
    
  • Aerospace Engineering
    
  • Civil Engineering
    
  • Or a related engineering discipline
    
  
  
  
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  Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience

  
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices
  
• Experience using Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools
  
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design and development teams
  
• Experience with Static Analysis and/or Dynamic Analysis
  
• Knowledge of aerospace structural design and engineering fundamentals
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess experience in one or more of the following areas:

Structural Analysis & Simulation

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  Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using:

  
  
  
  
  
  • MSC Patran
    
  • Nastran
    
  • FEMAP
    
  • ANSYS
    
  
  
  
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  Aerospace structural analysis

  
  
  
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  Airframe structural analysis

  
  
  
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  Static and dynamic analysis methodologies

  
  
  

Fatigue & Damage Tolerance

• Fatigue analysis
  
• Damage tolerance analysis
  
• Experience utilizing:
  
  
  
  • NASGRO
    
  • AFGROW
    
  
  
  

Engineering Design & Development

• Classical structural analysis using industry-standard hand calculation methods
  
• Industry-standard mechanical design principles
  
• Parametric design
  
• Model-Based Definition (MBD)
  
• Material and hardware selection
  
• Manufacturing and production processes
  
• Authoring substantiation reports
  

Industry Experience

• Aerospace industry background
  
• Defense industry experience
  
• Exposure to aircraft systems and related technologies
  

Why Join Us?

Work on Technologies That Matter

Your work will contribute to advanced aerospace systems, innovative aircraft platforms, mission-critical defense applications, and next-generation space exploration programs.

Collaborate with Industry Leaders

Join a high-performing team of engineers, designers, analysts, and technical experts who thrive on solving complex challenges and pushing the limits of innovation.

Expand Your Technical Expertise

Gain exposure to cutting-edge structural analysis tools, advanced engineering methodologies, and large-scale aerospace development programs that will elevate your career.

Make a Lasting Impact

From conceptual design through certification and deployment, you'll help ensure the structural integrity and success of products that operate in some of the world's most demanding environments.

Competitive Compensation

Enjoy a highly competitive pay rate of $59.27 per hour while building valuable experience with a respected aerospace industry leader.

Work Environment

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and stair climbing
  
• Frequent hand and finger dexterity for technical and computer-based engineering work
  
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds
  
• Primarily office and engineering workspace environment
  
• Minimal exposure to outdoor conditions, loud noise, or hazardous materials
  

Ready to Take Your Aerospace Engineering Career Higher?

If you're an experienced Structural Engineer looking to apply your expertise to advanced aircraft, defense systems, and space technologies, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help engineer the future of aerospace innovation, one breakthrough at a time.

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