Engineer Structural

Position: Engineer Structural 3
We are seeking a Structural Engineer III to join a collaborative engineering team supporting the design, analysis, and development of advanced aerospace systems. This role focuses on structural analysis of flight hardware and support equipment, utilizing industry-standard modeling and simulation tools to evaluate performance, durability, and structural integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to contribute to highly complex aerospace programs in a hands-on technical environment.

Key Responsibilities Perform structural analysis of aerospace components and assemblies.

Conduct stress, fatigue, durability, damage tolerance, thermal, stability, and loads analyses.

Develop and evaluate finite element models to assess structural performance and compliance with design requirements.

Support component and system design activities through analytical evaluations and engineering recommendations.

Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support product development and testing efforts.

Document analysis results and communicate findings to technical and program stakeholders.

Contribute to the development and refinement of engineering methods, tools, and processes.

Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 5+ years of related experience; ORMasters degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of related experience; ORPhD in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of related experience.

Strong experience performing structural analysis and engineering evaluations.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Experience with engineering software tools and standard office applications.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively within a team environment and manage assigned tasks independently.

Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications Master's or PhD degree in a related engineering field.

Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

Experience supporting high-performance flight structures or aerospace systems.

Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as:

FEMAPNX NASTRANANSYSABAQUSKnowledge of thermal loading, high-temperature materials, and structural response analysis.

Experience supporting structural testing and validation efforts.

Familiarity with advanced material systems, including composite and ceramic matrix materials.

Experience utilizing scripting, automation, artificial intelligence, or data science tools in engineering applications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $62.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ.About TEKsystems

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