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JOB TITLE: Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $75.00/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)

• 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: 1st shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

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: 

• Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.

• Develops, maintains and modifies basic structural and interior payload system and component designs using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools.

• Provides product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.

• Performs tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

• Assists with supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with supplier to optimize design and achieve program goals.

• Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs.

• Applies experience with engineering processes and tools including CSDT, CATIA, ENOVIA, PDM, and associated release processes.

• Works with aircraft cabin and cargo engineering products and designs including cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and certification.

• Provides engineering support within a production system with direct engagement with aerospace suppliers or airlines.

• Supports validation of compliance to regulatory requirements and works with regulators for certification.

Requirements:

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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences.

• 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with engineering processes and tools including CSDT, CATIA, ENOVIA, PDM, and associated release processes.

• Experience with aircraft cabin and cargo engineering products and designs.

• Experience with engineering support within a production system.

• Experience with direct engagement working with or for aerospace suppliers or airlines.

• Experience supporting validation of compliance to regulatory requirements and experience working with regulators.

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and certification.

• Preferred: Experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 or EASA equivalent and aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria, and release processes.

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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