JOB TITLE: Project Engineer
LOCATION: Tempe, AZ
PAY RATE: $55/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: Day shift

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:

Supports development, testing, and qualification of electro-mechanical actuation systems for defense and more electric aircraft applications.

Combines engineering execution with project coordination responsibilities for product development programs.

Supports project execution, schedules, milestones, and technical deliverables for engineering projects.

Coordinates development activities across engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, and aerospace disciplines.

Performs technical problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for design and testing issues.

Develops and maintains technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, and test reports.

Analyzes test results and supports validation and verification activities for electro-mechanical systems.

Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders for project coordination and technical communication.

Assists with risk management, metrics reporting, and project tracking using tools such as Microsoft Project and IMS.

Supports design validation through build and test activities for mechanical and electronics hardware.

Requirements:

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

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline.

3+ years of engineering experience in product development, testing, or qualification.

Experience with mechanical design and/or electronics and circuit card design.

Root cause and corrective action experience for technical issues.

Familiarity with Microsoft Project, integrated master schedules (IMS), and project coordination activities.

Experience with electro-mechanical systems for aerospace or defense applications.

Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or manufacturing is a plus.

Aerospace or defense industry experience is a plus.

Strong organizational and communication skills for team collaboration and stakeholder interfaces.

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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