Structures Design Engineer

The Structures Company; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company in Tustin, CA is seeking a Structures Design Engineer to develop aircraft and spacecraft structural configurations, create detailed 3D parts and drawings, and coordinate with design, production, and test teams to ensure flight readiness.

This long-term contract role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 8+ years in aerospace, with CATIA and PLM experience, GD&T, and familiarity with CFR/parts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace with strong design emphasis.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural design and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural concepts, preliminary and detailed designs for aircraft/spacecraft configurations.
• Create and release 3D parts, assemblies, installations and drawings.
• Coordinate with engineering stakeholders during design, production, integration, test, delivery and operation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

FiberSIM

PLM tools

GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Job description

JOB TITLE: Structures Design Engineer

LOCATION: Tustin, CA

PAY RATE: $60-84/hour

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of aircraft and spacecraft structural configuration layouts. Create components or portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and support manufacturing operations. Integrate vehicle systems into structural designs. Create and release detailed 3D parts, assemblies, installations, and drawings. Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require regular ingenuity and creativity. Coordinate with various engineering stakeholders during design, production, integration, test, delivery, and operation of air and space vehicles. Support production and operations teams to ensure vehicle readiness for flight, including involvement in fabrication, implementation, and MRB activities. Participate in continuous improvement of design practices, procedures, and technologies. Author various manuals and templates such as design standards, best practices, procedures, and processes. Provide design engineering support by answering questions and requests from internal or external customers.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry with strong design emphasis.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural design and familiarity with industry standards for the manufacture, repair, and assembly of components.
• Prior work experience designing aircraft or spacecraft primary and secondary structures, and vehicle systems integration accommodation.
• Significant experience using CAD software and composite workbenches to design aircraft or spacecraft structures and components.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5, functional tolerancing, drawing creation, and assembly tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, requirements management tools, and configuration management.
• Preferred: Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, CATIA V5 CPD and/or FiberSIM, designing sheet metal parts, and aerospace fastener systems.
• Preferred: Knowledge of composite aircraft structural design, designing bonded composite structures, experience with CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA, and familiarity with MRB tasks.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense