Engineering - Aeronautical Engineer

JOB TITLE: Aeronautical Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $135/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)

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance 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.

• Shift: 4/10-A

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Leads integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation.

• Conducts multi-disciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost.

• Coordinates with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply-chain teams for production operations.

• Generates technical and administrative materials for customers and internal stakeholders.

• Applies airframe structure design and analysis.

• Applies metallic and composite design.

• Uses CATIA V5 and or 3DX.

• Applies GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

• Supports MRB coordination and production operations.

• Applies hand stress analysis and hypersonic boost-glide systems.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

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

• Bachelor's or above Degree in an Engineering Discipline.

• Experience in airframe structure design and analysis.

• Experience with metallic and composite design.

• Experience with CATIA V5 and or 3DX.

• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

• Experience working with LM BAs.

• Experience interacting with suppliers, external customers, and Production Operations.

• MRB coordination and support experience.

• Experience with hand stress analysis and hypersonic boost-glide systems.

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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