Structural Engineer

PDS Tech, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Plano, TX is seeking a Structural Engineer to design, analyze, test, and certify advanced metallic and composite aerospace structures. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance and regulatory compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience, strong FEA skills, and the ability to obtain security clearance. This role offers hands-on engineering challenges in a leading aerospace context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant structural engineering experience; higher degree may substitute for some experience.
• Thorough understanding of structural analysis/design principles.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
• Perform detailed structural and static analyses to evaluate design performance.
• Use FEA and other CAE tools to simulate and assess structural performance.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, regulations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structures into systems.
• Develop and support execution of structural test plans.
• Generate and review engineering drawings and technical reports.
• Communicate technical information and project updates to stakeholders.
• Occasionally travel for aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer meetings.

Skills

Structural analysis

Static analyses

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Tools

NASGRO

AFGROW

FEA software

Job description

Structural Engineer | Build the Strength Behind Next-Generation Aerospace

Location: Plano, TX
Pay Rate: $60.69 per hour
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Engineer Structures Built to Perform

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our team in Plano, TX, partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In this role, you'll help design, analyze, test, and certify advanced metallic and composite structures supporting sophisticated aerospace and defense systems. You'll apply your structural engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges, perform detailed analyses, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet demanding performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

If you're a problem solver who thrives on technical challenges and wants your work to contribute to the future of aerospace and defense, this is an opportunity to make an impact.

What You'll Do

As a Structural Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Support the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
• Perform detailed structural and static analyses to evaluate design performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to complex structural engineering challenges.
• Use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other Computer Aided Engineering tools to perform engineering simulations and evaluate structural performance.
• Ensure structural designs meet applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design and development teams to integrate structural designs into overall systems.
• Develop, coordinate, and support the execution of structural test plans.
• Generate, interpret, and review technical documentation, including engineering drawings, structural analysis reports, specifications, and test reports.
• Clearly communicate technical information, design requirements, recommendations, and project updates to engineers, stakeholders, customers, and management.
• Occasionally travel to support activities such as aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer interface meetings.

Required Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in structural engineering or a closely related role, with 6+ years preferred based on the position requirements provided. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for some experience.
• Thorough understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience performing static analyses.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation tools.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

You'll stand out if you also have:

• Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience performing classical structural analysis using industry-standard hand calculation methods.
• Experience conducting fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.
• Knowledge of FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.
• Experience analyzing both metallic and composite aerospace structures.
• Strong ability to translate complex analysis results into clear technical recommendations.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect accomplished engineering professionals with opportunities where their expertise can make a meaningful impact. This role offers the chance to put your structural engineering knowledge to work on challenging programs within the aerospace and defense industry.

Here's what makes this opportunity stand out:

• Competitive pay of $60.69 per hour
• Opportunity to support sophisticated aerospace and defense structures
• Hands-on experience with advanced structural analysis and FEA applications
• Exposure to both metallic and composite structural designs
• Collaboration with talented professionals across multiple engineering disciplines
• Opportunities to participate in structural testing, design reviews, aircraft surveys, and customer-facing activities
• A technical environment that values problem-solving, precision, collaboration, and engineering excellence
• The chance to contribute your expertise to systems where structural integrity, reliability, and performance truly matter

You’ll be joining an environment where your analysis isn’t just theoretical. Your work will help influence real designs, solve real engineering challenges, and support the performance of advanced aerospace systems.

Ready to Engineer What Comes Next?

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: $60.69 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.

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