Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Design EngineerLOCATION:Decatur, ALSALARY: $110K – 130K/year

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: Direct Hire

• 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 (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: 

• Supports engineering group while leading in all aspects of mechanical design for aerospace and flight worthy structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems.

• Conceptualizes, develops, and designs structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards.

• Performs required calculations, analysis, and comprehensive tolerance stack-up analyses.

• Verifies calculations and analysis work of others.

• Leads design efforts on systems and sub-systems, often on multiple programs simultaneously.

• Supports proposal, quick-turn concept design and presentation efforts through CAD models and illustrations.

• Generates Bill of Materials for Assemblies and complete drafting packages of designs.

• Supports prototyping, hardware assembly, development testing and product qualification.

• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software.

• Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to design and drawing conventions.

Requirements:

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

• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration.

• 6+ years of experience in design of aerospace or defense systems.

• Proven experience in designing robust hardware that has passed qualification testing.

• Proficient in SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Knowledge of CAD or CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design.

• Strong understanding of material properties, strength and stress formulas, and shop mathematics.

• Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications.

• Ability to read drawings, technical diagrams, and work to verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance (U.S. Citizen required).

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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