Mechanical Engineer

The Structures Company; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential + Priority access via

Tier 1 supplier access

Job summary

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract position in Marietta, GA. You will create mechanical drawings for C-130 aircraft using CATIA V5 and CADAM CCD, and design, document, and support data acquisition systems for flight testing.

Responsibilities include mechanical design and system integration for flight instrumentation, coordinating with electrical engineers, and fabricating/installing instrumentation with

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.
• US Person status required (ITAR).
• 5+ years in CATIA V5 part/assembly design and drawings.
• 5+ years CADAM CCD or 2D drafting experience.
• 3+ years with test instrumentation (strain gages, transducers, accelerometers, thermocouples).
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical drawings for C-130 aircraft using CATIA V5 and CADAM CCD.
• Design, document, and support data acquisition system installation for flight testing.
• Perform mechanical design and system integration for flight test instrumentation.
• Design instrumentation components (strain gages, sensors, transducers).
• Design instrumentation racks for data acquisition systems.
• Coordinate with Electrical instrumentation and Systems engineers on DAQ solutions.
• Work with union-represented technicians to fabricate and install instrumentation.
• Apply CATIA V5 for part/assembly design and drawing; use 2D drafting tools as needed.
• Support AMMM and Advanced Development Programs with instrumentation design.

Skills

Security clearance

CATIA V5

CADAM CCD

2D drafting

Flight test instrumentation

Team collaboration

US Person

Tools

CADAM

CATIA V5

CAD Datanet

Job description

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Engineer
LOCATION: Marietta, GA
PAY RATE: $26.00-80.00/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:

• Creates mechanical drawings for C-130 aircraft using CATIA V5 and CADAM Computer Drafting (CCD).
• Designs, develops, documents, and supports installation and operation of data acquisition systems for aircraft flight testing.
• Performs mechanical and hardware design and system integration for flight test instrumentation.
• Designs instrumentation including strain gages, thermocouples, pressure transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, synchros, microphones, and calibration methods.
• Designs aircraft test instrumentation racks for data acquisition systems.
• Coordinates with Electrical instrumentation and Systems engineers on solutions for data acquisition products.
• Works with union-represented technicians and mechanics to fabricate and install instrumentation designs.
• Implements part design, assembly design, and drawing in CATIA V5.
• Uses 2D drafting software (CADAM Computer Drafting or other) for mechanical drawings.
• Supports AMMM and Advanced Development Programs with instrumentation mechanical design.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.
• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in part design, assembly design, and drawing in CATIA V5.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with CADAM Computer Drafting (CCD) or other 2D drafting software.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with test instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, accelerometers, and thermocouples.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Security clearance at a minimum level of Secret.
• Desired: Minimum of 2 years with C-130 or other aircraft structural design.
• Desired: Experience working in a machine shop with fabrication mechanics.
• Desired: Minimum of 1 year of experience with CAD Datanet.
• Ability to perform mechanical design and system integration for flight test instrumentation.

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