Airframe Structural Design Engineer

The Structures Company; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking an Airframe Structural Design Engineer in Savannah, GA for a long-term contract. The engineer will produce high-quality structural designs using CATIA V5, lead projects through design reviews, certification, and manufacturing support, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Proficiency in 3D MBD, GD&T, and DFMA is required, along with a track record of guiding designs from concept to entry into service.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft structural design and certification principles.
• Expertise in DFMA, producibility, maintainability, and cost optimization.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D MBD and GD&T; engineering release processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality structural designs ready for manufacturing and release.
• Lead structural design projects through concept, certification, release and service.

Skills

Aerospace structural design

CATIA V5

3D MBD

GD&T

DFMA

Project leadership

Tools

CATIA V5

Teamcenter/ ENOVIA/ SmarTeam

Job description

JOB TITLE: Airframe Structural Design Engineer

LOCATION: Savannah, GA

PAY RATE: $87.40/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 (Long Term)
• 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.

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

Produces high quality structural designs ready for manufacturing, on time and at the right cost. Employs Structural Design core competencies to develop structural definition of the aircraft. Engages engineering, manufacturing, program, and customer support teams to complete designs. Participates in design reviews and aircraft build support. Interacts with suppliers and prepares technical coordination memos. Prepares engineering reports and documents design projects using online knowledgebases and tracking tools. Develops and captures lessons learned, standard work, and best practices. Uses CATIA V5 or equivalent 3D CAD to develop, document, and release primary and secondary aircraft structural designs. Applies DFMA, producibility, maintainability, cost optimization, 3D MBD, GD&T, engineering release, and configuration management. Leads structural design projects through concept, certification, release, manufacturing support, installation, and entry into service.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft structural design and certification principles including loads development, structural substantiation, durability, damage tolerance, fatigue, and corrosion prevention.
• Demonstrated expertise in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), producibility, maintainability, cost optimization, and development of cost-effective design solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D Model Based Definition (MBD), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering release processes, and configuration management.
• Extensive experience using CATIA V5 or equivalent 3D CAD systems to develop, document, and release primary and secondary aircraft structural designs.
• Proven ability to lead structural design projects through the complete product lifecycle including concept development, certification, release, manufacturing support, installation, and entry into service.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with Stress, Materials & Processes, Certification, Manufacturing, Procurement, Suppliers, and other cross-functional organizations.
• Ability to serve as a technical focal for structural design activities, establish work plans, prioritize assignments, and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Preferred: Experience developing structural modifications for FAA, EASA, military, or other certified aircraft platforms including metallic and composite structures.
• Preferred: Experience with CATIA V5 applications including Part Design, Assembly Design, Sheet Metal, Functional Tolerancing & Annotation (FT&A), Composite Part Design (CPD), and Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE), and with Teamcenter, ENOVIA, SmarTeam, or equivalent PLM 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