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Aerospace Structural Engineer Location: Newport News, VA Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Starting Pay: $55.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience) Position Overview Seeking an experienced ...

Aerospace Structural Engineer Location: Newport News, VA Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Starting Pay: $55.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience) Position Overview Seeking an experienced ...

Senior Structural Engineer Opportunity in Aerospace PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support a premier aviation program in Melbourne, Florida . This is an exciting ...

Senior Structural Engineer Opportunity in Aerospace PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support a premier aviation program in Melbourne, Florida . This is an exciting ...

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The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking qualified applicants to apply to our Aerospace Structural Engineer - Subject Matter Expert, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Subject Matter ...

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Structural Engineer 3 Join a team where your structural engineering expertise directly impacts ... Bring aerospace structural analysis background to solve complex problems and influence design ...

Shape the Future of Aerospace Engineering: Structural Engineer Opportunity in Plano, TX Design. Analyze. Innovate. Help build the next generation of aerospace and defense technologies. PDS Tech ...

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How much do senior aerospace structural engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior aerospace structural engineer in the United States is $120,817.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Aerospace Structural Engineer vs Aerospace Design Engineer?

AspectSenior Aerospace Structural EngineerAerospace Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesign, analysis, and testing of aircraft structures; often in R&D or engineering teamsConceptual and detailed design of aerospace components; collaboration with structural teams
Industry UsageUsed across aerospace companies, defense contractors, and aircraft manufacturersCommon in aerospace firms focusing on aircraft and spacecraft design

While both roles require strong engineering backgrounds and involve aerospace design, the Senior Aerospace Structural Engineer focuses on structural analysis and integrity, often overseeing complex projects, whereas the Aerospace Design Engineer concentrates on creating and developing aerospace components and systems.

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Structural Engineer (Aerospace)

Prolim Global

Melbourne, FL • On-site

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Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Prolim is hiring for a Structural Engineer for a leading client
 
Location: Melbourne, FL
Contract: Long term
WORK SHIFT: 1st Shift (9/80A) - 7:30 am-5:00 pm
 

Responsibilities for Engineer Structural - Level 4

Performing static, dynamic, and DaDT structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structure, mechanical systems, and equipment, by hand and by using the automated methods and procedures approved for the program
May derive non-flight applied loads, create, extract, and distribute internal loads utilizing tools such as FEMAP, NX, Teamcenter and other software applications
Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Structural - Level 4

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 10 years’ experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis; OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years’ experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis; OR Ph.D. degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years’ experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
This position is intended to be contracted to hire. While this is our intent, this is not a promise to hire by Northrop Grumman. This contract position aligns with our full-time role of Sr Principal Structural Engineer.