Design Engineer

Description:

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION: Littleton, CO
PAY RATE: $68.51/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 (11 months with potential for extension)

    Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain 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.

    Shift: 5/40-1st Shift

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:

    Develops, lays out, and designs PWM hardware circuits for use in the DC propulsion system rocket motor (PSRE) of the Minuteman III ICBM Missile.

    Performs component classification for DOD life cycle upgrades.

    Conducts electrical wire harness FMECA analysis.

    Designs missile silo power system and power panel upgrades with subcontractors.

    Designs control circuits for missile and propulsion power systems.

    Works with RASCAL Pod F-35 instrumentation components used for flight test data collection using IRIG-106, MIL-STD-1553, and GPS standards.

    Performs LRU testing for F-22 and F-35 aircraft.

    Applies analog circuit design principles to defense and aerospace hardware.

    Supports hardware development, layout, and design for missile and aircraft systems.

Requirements:

    Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

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

    Experience in development, layout, and design of PWM hardware circuits.

    Experience with DC propulsion system rocket motor (PSRE) hardware for Minuteman III ICBM Missile or similar missile systems.

    Experience with component classification for DOD life cycle upgrades.

    Experience performing electrical wire harness FMECA analysis.

    Experience with missile silo power system and power panel upgrade design.

    Experience designing control circuits for defense or aerospace systems.

    Experience with RASCAL Pod F-35 instrumentation components using IRIG-106, MIL-STD-1553, and GPS standards.

    Experience performing LRU testing for F-22 and F-35 aircraft.

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 - 17583-17590-11534
Job Location: Littleton CO
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Start Date: 2026-09-16
Input Date: 09/17/2026
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Jessica Johnson
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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