Design Engineer

The Structures Company; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 165,312,000 - 227,304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Tier 1 supplier access

Job summary

The Structures Company in Littleton is seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to develop PWM hardware circuits for the DC propulsion system of the Minuteman III ICBM missile. You will lay out hardware, support IC/PCB design, and collaborate with subcontractors on power system upgrades.

The role requires experience with DoD lifecycle upgrades, missile silo power systems, control circuits, and RF instrumentation such as IRIG-106, MIL-STD-1553, and GPS.

Qualifications

• Experience in development, layout, and design of PWM hardware circuits.
• Experience with DC propulsion system hardware (PSRE).
• Experience with component classification for DoD life cycle upgrades.
• Experience with missile silo power system and power panel design.
• Experience designing control circuits for defense or aerospace systems.
• Experience with RASCAL Pod F-35 instrumentation components (IRIG-106, MIL-STD-1553, GPS).
• Experience performing LRU testing for F-22 and F-35 aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Develops, lays out, and designs PWM hardware circuits for DC propulsion system PSRE of the Minuteman III ICBM missile.
• Performs component classification for DoD life cycle upgrades.
• 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 for flight test data collection (IRIG-106, MIL-STD-1553, GPS).
• Performs LRU testing for F-22 and F-35 aircraft.
• Supports hardware development, layout, and design for missile and aircraft systems.

Skills

PWM hardware circuits

DC propulsion systems

DoD life cycle upgrades

missile power systems

control circuits

RASCAL Pod F-35 instrumentation

LRU testing

Job description

JOB TITLE: Design EngineerLOCATION: Littleton, COPAY RATE: $68.51/hourWe 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 / AviationBenefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplierOpenings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.Shift: 5/40-1st ShiftQualifying 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, defenseTake your career to new heights—apply today!Engineers - #hotjobs