JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION:Decatur, AL
SALARY: $110K – 130K/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Direct Hire
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:
Supports engineering group while leading in all aspects of mechanical design for aerospace and flight worthy structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems.
Conceptualizes, develops, and designs structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards.
Performs required calculations, analysis, and comprehensive tolerance stack-up analyses.
Verifies calculations and analysis work of others.
Leads design efforts on systems and sub-systems, often on multiple programs simultaneously.
Supports proposal, quick-turn concept design and presentation efforts through CAD models and illustrations.
Generates Bill of Materials for Assemblies and complete drafting packages of designs.
Supports prototyping, hardware assembly, development testing and product qualification.
Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software.
Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to design and drawing conventions.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration.
6+ years of experience in design of aerospace or defense systems.
Proven experience in designing robust hardware that has passed qualification testing.
Proficient in SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Knowledge of CAD or CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design.
Strong understanding of material properties, strength and stress formulas, and shop mathematics.
Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications.
Ability to read drawings, technical diagrams, and work to verbal and written instructions.
Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance (U.S. Citizen required).
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
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