Structural Engineer 3

The Adecco Group; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 to support the Stress Engineering department on the E-2D program, stationed on-site in Melbourne, FL. The role requires senior-level aerospace structural analysis experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include performing static, dynamic, and DaDT analyses of airframes and systems, deriving loads with engineering tools, and collaborating to deliver solutions in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of aerospace structural analysis experience.
• Master's degree in STEM with 10 years of aerospace structural analysis experience.
• Ph.D. in STEM with 7 years of aerospace structural analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain final adjudicated government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, dynamic, and DaDT structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structures and systems.
• Derive non-flight loads and distribute internal loads using tools like FEMAP, NX, Teamcenter.
• Collaborate in a team environment and manage multiple priorities to achieve project results.

Skills

Aerospace structural analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years exp

Master's degree in STEM with 10 years exp

Ph.D. in STEM with 7 years exp

Tools

FEMAP

NX

Teamcenter

AFGROW

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Structural Engineer 3 Melbourne, FL Posted: 8/12/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 224975

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 53

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer 3, in Melbourne FL. Job ID#224975

Job Description:

The client is looking for an Engineer Structural 3 to support our Stress Engineering department on the E-2D program. This position will serve on-site in Melbourne FL.

Responsibilities

• Performing static, dynamic, and DaDT structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structure, mechanical systems, and equipment, by hand and by using the automated methods and procedures approved for the program
• May derive non-flight applied loads, create, extract, and distribute internal loads utilizing tools such as FEMAP, NX, Teamcenter and other software applications
• Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 12 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis; OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 10 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis; OR Ph.D. degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 7 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current, in-scope DoD Secret (or higher) clearance
• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering
• Airframe experience with Advanced Composite Materials
• Experience using AFGROW
• Able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, and prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously
• Able to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Experience leading a project or a team

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance