Structural Analysis Engineer 3

JOB TITLE: Structural Analysis Engineer 3 
LOCATION: Berkeley, MO
PAY RATE: $82/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 Requirement: Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Interim and/or final Secret Clearance required post-start.

• 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 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, integrate, and document structural requirements to establish system design.

• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering groups to define the product operating environment.

• Guide product design and verify structural integrity using:

  • Analytical methods

  • Finite Element Models (FEM) and simulations

  • Other structural analysis tools

• Support the full product lifecycle, including development of structural environment, characteristics, and performance criteria.

• Develop test plans and configurations.

• Support test execution and analyze/report test results to validate that systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

• Define and document certification evidence and test results to demonstrate compliance to customers and regulatory agencies.

• Support in-service products by investigating failures and recommending design improvements.

• Work under general direction.

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Interim and/or final Secret Clearance required post-start.

• Education and experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited institution (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) and typically 5 or more years of related work experience.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience accepted (e.g., Master’s degree plus 3 years of related experience, PhD with relevant experience).

• In the U.S., ABET accreditation is preferred, though not required.

• Experience performing hand calculations for structural analysis.

• Experience using industry CAD systems (NX/Teamcenter preferred).

• Experience using FEM software (PATRAN/NASTRAN preferred).

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a 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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