Structural Engineer III
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Systems Engineer
Structural Engineer III
DPP is seeking a Structural Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Work location:
Onsite in Plano, TX Duration: 12 months
Terms:
W2 position
Position summary:
As a Structural Engineer III, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated ground and air vehicles to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product life cycle.
Required skills:
- Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
- Experience with Static and/or Dynamic Analyses
Preferred:
- Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS
- Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW
- Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods
- Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes
- Ability to author substantiation reports
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Education:
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related discipline
- 6 or more years of relevant experience
- Understanding of engineering principles and practices
Work environment:
- Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.
- Working Conditions: Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Rarely exposed to loud noises.
Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.
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