Aerospace Structural Engineer | FEA & Composite Design

PDS Tech, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Plano, TX is seeking a Structural Engineer to design, analyze, test, and certify advanced metallic and composite aerospace structures. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance and regulatory compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience, strong FEA skills, and the ability to obtain security clearance. This role offers hands-on engineering challenges in a leading aerospace context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant structural engineering experience; higher degree may substitute for some experience.
• Thorough understanding of structural analysis/design principles.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
• Perform detailed structural and static analyses to evaluate design performance.
• Use FEA and other CAE tools to simulate and assess structural performance.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, regulations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structures into systems.
• Develop and support execution of structural test plans.
• Generate and review engineering drawings and technical reports.
• Communicate technical information and project updates to stakeholders.
• Occasionally travel for aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer meetings.

Skills

Structural analysis

Static analyses

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Tools

NASGRO

AFGROW

FEA software

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial in Plano, TX is seeking a Structural Engineer to design, analyze, test, and certify advanced metallic and composite aerospace structures. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance and regulatory compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience, strong FEA skills, and the ability to obtain security clearance. This role offers hands-on engineering challenges in a leading aerospace context.