Structural Design Engineer 3

CTS International; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS International seeks a motivated Structures Design Engineer (Level 3) to join the Defense, Space & Security team in Oklahoma City, focusing on mechanical and structural payload system design and documentation.

The role uses CATIA/Enovia for design, supports supplier interactions, and validates designs through testing, with potential for future concepts and repairs development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials Sciences).
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Intermediate CATIA and Enovia skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, integrates, and documents mechanical and structural payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Develops, maintains, and manages mechanical and structural system and component designs using 3‑D CAD tools to provide product definition to engineering groups, production, suppliers, and customers.
• Performs tests to validate and verify that systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Leads supplier development, test, and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Leads investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs.
• Communicates technical information with teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory delegates to certify and produce a product.
• Develops new repairs, creates 3‑D printed test parts for validation and collaborates with local machine shops to rapidly produce repair parts.
• Builds strong relationships with production teams that produce test parts for the test article.

Skills

CATIA

Enovia

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Enovia

Job description

Overview

Company Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) VC-25B and B-52 Structures teams are seeking a highly motivated, capable, and quick-learning Structures Design Engineer to join the team as a Level 3 Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical systems or structural design, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with various geographically dispersed teams.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops, integrates, and documents mechanical and structural payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Develops, maintains, and manages mechanical and structural system and component designs, using 3‑D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Performs tests to validate and verify that systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Leads supplier development, test, and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Leads investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Clearly communicates technical information with Company teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory delegates to certify and produce a product.
• Develops new repairs, creates 3‑D printed test parts for part validation and collaborates with local machine shops to rapidly produce repair parts for the test article.
• Builds strong relationships with the production teams that produce test parts for the test article, vital to the success of the program.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

4+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).
  • 2+ years of engineering experience.
  • Intermediate CATIA and Enovia skills.
• Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
  • 5+ years’ experience in Aerospace Structures Engineering.
  • Experience with IVT and REDARs.
  • Experience with CMPRO.
  • Experience with collecting, organizing, synthesizing, and analyzing data; summarizing findings; developing conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
  • Ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables.