JOB TITLE: Aeronautical Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $135/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 (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

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: 4/10-A

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:

Leads integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation.

Conducts multi-disciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost.

Coordinates with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply-chain teams for production operations.

Generates technical and administrative materials for customers and internal stakeholders.

Applies airframe structure design and analysis.

Applies metallic and composite design.

Uses CATIA V5 and or 3DX.

Applies GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Supports MRB coordination and production operations.

Applies hand stress analysis and hypersonic boost-glide systems.

Requirements:

Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

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

Bachelor's or above Degree in an Engineering Discipline.

Experience in airframe structure design and analysis.

Experience with metallic and composite design.

Experience with CATIA V5 and or 3DX.

Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Experience working with LM BAs.

Experience interacting with suppliers, external customers, and Production Operations.

MRB coordination and support experience.

Experience with hand stress analysis and hypersonic boost-glide systems.

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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