Structural Engineer

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 68,880 - 81,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K Matching

Sick Leave & Vacation Pay

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. in Plano, TX seeks a Structural Engineer III to design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products across mission payloads and space systems.

You will analyze complex metallic and composite structures throughout the product lifecycle. Requirements include a BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil engineering, 6+ years experience, proficiency with CAE/FEA tools (MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, ANSYS), fatigue and damage tolerance analysis (NASGRO/AFGROW), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant experience with strong engineering principles.
• Proficiency with CAE/FEA tools and finite element analysis software (MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, ANSYS).
• Experience in static/dynamic analyses, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis (NASGRO/AFGROW).
• Ability to perform classical structural analysis with hand calculations and substantiation reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and certify products and services across payloads and space systems.
• Analyze complex metallic and composite structures throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in design, development, and process improvements across full product life cycle.

Skills

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Fatigue analysis

Hand calculations

Substantiation reports

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MSC Patran

Nastran

FEMAP

ANSYS

NASGRO

AFGROW

Job description

## Structural Engineer**Plano,TX75026**Posted: 07/30/2026Job Number: 1160Pay Rate: $50/hr - $59/hrRemote Work Available?: Onsite## Job Description**Title:** **STRUCTURAL ENGINEER III** **Location:** Plano, TX **Pay Rate:** $59.00 per hour **Contract Duration**: 12 months **Summary** Join our client’s team to design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products across advanced mission payloads, electronic systems, integrated aircraft, and orbital space exploration systems. You will analyze complex metallic and composite structures throughout the entire product lifecycle in a dynamic engineering environment. **Description – Structural Engineer III*** Design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products and services ranging from payloads to space exploration systems.* Examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems.* Participate in the design and development of new products and processes throughout the full product lifecycle.* Perform physical job duties including walking, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs/steps.**Qualifications – Structural Engineer III*** Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.* 6+ years of relevant experience with a strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.* Proficiency with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and finite element structural analysis (FEA) software (e.g., MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, ANSYS).* Demonstrated experience in static/dynamic analyses, as well as fatigue and damage tolerance analysis using tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.* Ability to perform classical structural analysis using industry-standard hand calculations and author substantiation reports.* Solid background in the Aerospace and Defense industry with knowledge of parametric design and model-based definition.* Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary design and development teams.**Benefits*** Competitive pay rate at $59.00 per hour* Available health, life, vision, and dental insurance* 401K Matching* Sick Leave & Vacation Pay