Structural Engineer

Links Technology Solutions; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K Matching

Sick Leave & Vacation Pay

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions is seeking a Structural Engineer III to design, analyze, and certify advanced structural systems for mission payloads and space exploration platforms in Plano, TX. You will assess complex metallic and composite structures across the full product lifecycle in a dynamic engineering environment.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or related engineering discipline, 6+ years of experience, and proficiency with CAE/FEA tools (MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant experience with strong engineering principles.
• Proficiency with CAE tools and FEA software (MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, ANSYS).
• Experience in static/dynamic analyses, fatigue and damage tolerance analyses.
• Classical structural analysis using hand calculations and substantiation reports.
• Aerospace/Defense industry background; ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products and services for payloads and space systems.
• Examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems.
• Participate in design and development across full product lifecycle.
• Perform physical duties including walking, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs/steps.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Fatigue analysis

Damage tolerance

Classical analysis

A&D industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MSC Patran

Nastran

FEMAP

ANSYS

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