Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION:Littleton, CO
PAY RATE: $68.51/hour

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: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required.

• 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.

• Shift: 5/40-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

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

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

Summary: 

• Designs and captures electrical schematics for avionics products.

• Guides PCB board layouts for circuit card assemblies.

• Performs electrical Worst Case Analysis for design validation.

• Performs Electrical Parts Stress Analysis for component reliability.

• Performs Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis (FMECA) for system safety.

• Resolves test anomalies and troubleshoots electronic hardware.

• Performs failure investigation on CCA, unit, and system level hardware.

• Uses schematic capture tools such as Xpedition or similar.

• Uses electronics simulation tools such as PSPICE, Saber, or equivalent.

• Supports system level testing for product certification.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

• Experience in digital circuit design at card or board level schematic and analysis.

• Experience with schematic capture using Xpedition or similar.

• Experience with PSPICE, Saber, or other simulation tools.

• Experience performing Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, and FMECA.

• Experience performing failure investigation on CCA, unit, and system level hardware.

• Experience supporting technical evaluation of design and requirements verification.

• Experience in aerospace hardware development lifecycle phases.

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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