Structural Engineer

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K Matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Our aerospace and defense client seeks an experienced Structural Engineer III to design, analyze, test, and certify advanced metallic and composite structures. The role emphasizes robust FEA experience and strong structural analysis skills.

The candidate will perform simulations, apply hand calculations, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions. Travel may be required for reviews and interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience; higher degree may substitute.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Hands-on experience with static structural analyses.
• Experience with metallic structures and aerospace components.
• Experience with FEA and engineering simulation tools.
• Knowledge of CAE tools.
• Ability to perform classical hand calculations.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Aerospace/defense industry experience preferred.
• Fatigue/damage tolerance analysis preferred.
• FAA/NASA/DoD regs familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite aerospace structures.
• Perform detailed static analyses and identify design improvements.
• Run engineering simulations using FEA tools.
• Apply classical analysis and hand calculations.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate structures.
• Develop, review, and execute structural test plans.
• Apply systematic problem-solving to designs and analyses.
• Prepare/ review drawings, specs, analyses, and test reports.
• Communicate updates to engineers, stakeholders, and management.
• Occasional travel for surveys, reviews, and meetings.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

CAE tools

Engineering simulation tools

CAD tools

Job description

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER III

Location: Onsite role in Plano, TX

Pay Rate: $68 per hour

Duration: 12+ months

Summary

Our aerospace and defense client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer III to support the design, analysis, testing, and certification of advanced aerospace and defense structures. This position will focus on metallic and composite structures and requires strong structural analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.

Description – Structural Engineer III

• Support the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite aerospace structures.
• Perform detailed structural and static analyses and identify opportunities for design improvement.
• Perform engineering simulations using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
• Apply classical analysis and industry-standard hand calculation methods to structural engineering problems.
• Ensure structural designs meet applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering and development teams to integrate structural designs into overall systems.
• Develop, review, and support the execution of structural test plans.
• Apply systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to structural designs and analyses.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including engineering drawings, design specifications, structural analysis reports, and test reports.
• Communicate technical information, design requirements, and project updates to engineering teams, stakeholders, and management.
• Travel occasionally to support aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer interface meetings.

Qualifications – Structural Engineer III

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant structural engineering experience; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Hands-on experience performing static structural analyses.
• Experience with metallic structures.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation tools.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.
• Ability to perform classical structural analysis using industry-standard hand calculations.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience preferred.
• Experience with fatigue and damage tolerance analysis preferred.
• Experience with NASGRO and/or AFGROW preferred.
• Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance, with clearance processing required upon hire.

Benefits

• $68 per hour
• Available health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 401K Matching