Structural Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support a premier aviation program. The role focuses on performing static, dynamic and DaDT analyses on metallic and composite airframes, ensuring structural integrity and compliance.

The position offers a 12-month contract-to-hire path, with a daytime schedule and an hourly pay rate of $105.47, highlighting opportunities for long-term career growth within a leading aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, dynamic, and Damage Tolerance and Durability (DaDT) structural analyses of metallic and composite aircraft structures.
• Analyze airframe structures, mechanical systems, and equipment using hand calculations and engineering tools.
• Evaluate structural performance and compliance with aerospace requirements and standards.
• Derive non-flight applied loads and assess structural loading conditions.
• Create, extract, and distribute internal loads data using FEMAP, NX, Teamcenter and other engineering software applications.
• Support aircraft development, sustainment, and design improvement efforts.

Job description

Design the Future of Flight: Senior Structural Engineer Opportunity in Aerospace

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support a premier aviation program in Melbourne, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your aerospace structural analysis expertise to advanced aircraft systems, helping ensure the safety, performance, and reliability of mission‑critical aviation technologies.

If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to cutting‑edge aerospace innovation, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Position Details

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Location: Melbourne, FL 32904

Job Type: Full‑Time Consultant (12‑Month Assignment)

Schedule: Monday‑Friday | 1st Shift

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 9/80 Schedule

Pay Rate: $105.47 per hour

Contract‑to‑Hire Potential: This position is intended to align with a full‑time Staff Structural Engineer opportunity. While conversion is not guaranteed, the role offers strong potential for long‑term career growth.

Make an Impact in Aerospace Engineering

As a Structural Engineer, you will support advanced aircraft development by performing critical structural analyses that help ensure airframe integrity, durability, and performance. Your expertise will directly support engineering decisions that contribute to the success of innovative aviation programs.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and driving high‑quality engineering solutions.

What You'll Do

• Perform static, dynamic, and Damage Tolerance and Durability (DaDT) structural analyses of metallic and composite aircraft structures

• Analyze airframe structures, mechanical systems, and equipment using both hand calculations and approved engineering tools

• Evaluate structural performance and compliance with aerospace requirements and standards

• Derive non‑flight applied loads and assess structural loading conditions

• Create, extract, and distribute internal loads data using tools such as:

• FEMAP

• NX

• Teamcenter

• Other engineering software applications

• Support aircraft development, sustainment, and design improvement efforts

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technical solutions

• Analyze complex engineering challenges and develop effective, innovative solutions

• Manage multiple priorities while supporting critical program milestones and deliverables

• Contribute technical expertise during design reviews and engineering assessments

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 12+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis

OR

• Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis

OR

• Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 7+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis

Additionally, candidates must:

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical skills

• Thrive in a collaborative team environment

• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering

• Experience with advanced composite airframe structures

• Experience using AFGROW

• Strong knowledge of aerospace structural analysis methods and tools

• Experience leading engineering projects or technical teams

• Proven ability to collaborate across functional teams

• Demonstrated success solving complex engineering problems

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional talent with opportunities that shape the future of aviation and advanced technology. You'll join a team that values innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay of $105.47 per hour

• Opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace programs

• Exposure to cutting‑edge aircraft technologies and engineering challenges

• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment

• Opportunities to expand technical expertise and leadership skills

• Valuable experience on high‑impact aviation initiatives

• Potential for long‑term career growth through contract‑to‑hire opportunities

Your work will help drive innovation in aerospace engineering while contributing to aircraft performance, reliability, and safety.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $105.47 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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