Structural Analysis Engineer 3

JOB TITLE: Structural Analysis Engineer 3
LOCATION: Houston, TX
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 (12 months with potential for extension)

• Security Clearance: Ability to obatin Secret clearance (not required to 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: 

• Interpret vehicle loads and environments.

• Perform stress calculations and develop margins of safety using known allowables.

• Conduct fracture assessments and support damage tolerance analysis.

• Ensure observance of program standards to maintain structural integrity.

• Build and analyze models using NASTRAN or similar FEM software.

• Validate structural performance and support design decisions.

• Develop detailed stress reports and test documentation.

• Record and report certification and test results for regulatory compliance.

• Substantiate requirements for customers and regulatory agencies.

• Develop test plans and configurations.

• Support execution of tests and analyze results to verify systems meet requirements.

• Investigate product failures.

• Recommend improvements and modifications for existing systems.

Requirements:

• Ability to obatin Secret clearance (not required to start)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry.

• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of advanced degree + work experience).

• ABET accreditation preferred but not required.

• Aerospace structural hardware experience.

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) including NASTRAN.

• Experience with launch vehicle structures.

• Strong report-writing skills for structural analyses.

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

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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