Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION:Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $79.86/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 (6 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

• 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: 4/10-1st 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 major components or major portions of functional systems for aerospace and defense applications.

• Develops or improves products and facilitates manufacturing operations through design activities.

• Investigates design factors including ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specifications, and cost.

• Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development for integration.

• Makes layouts of assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, structures, and products.

• Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.

• Identifies design errors, omissions, and deficiencies, and recommends revisions or improvements in design layout.

• Performs Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design using Creo Parametric for component and connector selection and layout.

• Creates and releases IDX files and resulting drawings and documentation using Windchill.

• Applies knowledge of Zuken, IPC standards, and aerospace or defense product cycles for CCA design.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

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

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

• 3+ years of experience designing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using Creo Parametric.

• 3+ years of hands-on CCA design experience.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Zuken, IPC standards, and aerospace or defense product cycles.

• Experience with connector and component selection and layout on CCA.

• Experience creating and releasing IDX files and design documentation using Windchill.

• Experience checking completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards and specifications.

• Ability to produce high quality design documentation and guide test and integration activities.

• Preferred: Harness design experience using Zuken E3.

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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