Structural Engineer

Compensation: $60.69 per hour

Location: Plano, TX

Compensation: $60.69 per hour

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

We are currently looking for a skilled Structural Engineer to join our operations in Plano, TX
, working alongside a prominent name in the aviation and aerospace sector.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the design, evaluation, testing, and certification of high-performance metallic and composite structures that serve as the foundation for complex aerospace and defense systems. By leveraging your technical background, you will address intricate engineering hurdles, conduct rigorous analysis, and work in tandem with cross-functional teams to ensure all designs adhere to strict safety, performance, and regulatory standards.

If you are a dedicated problem solver eager to tackle technical challenges and contribute to the evolution of aerospace and defense, this role offers a significant opportunity to make a tangible impact.

As a Structural Engineer, your primary daily functions will involve:

• Contribute to the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
• Execute detailed structural and static analyses to help improve design performance and reliability.
• Utilize systematic and logical methodologies to resolve complex structural engineering obstacles.
• Leverage Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other Computer Aided Engineering tools to simulate and validate structural performance.
• Help ensure that all structural designs remain compliant with essential industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Partner with multidisciplinary design and development teams to ensure structural designs are seamlessly integrated into larger systems.
• Create, coordinate, and assist in the execution of structural test plans to verify design integrity.
• Produce, interpret, and review technical documentation, such as engineering drawings, analysis reports, specifications, and test results.
• Clearly communicate technical data, design requirements, and project updates to engineers, stakeholders, and management to ensure project alignment.
• Travel as needed to support critical activities including aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer interface meetings.

We are seeking candidates who possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Relevant professional experience in structural engineering or a similar capacity, with 6+ years preferred; a higher-level degree may be considered in lieu of some experience.
• A comprehensive understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• A strong grasp of fundamental engineering practices.
• Proven experience performing static analyses.
• Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation software.
• Familiarity with various Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• The ability to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Strong technical communication and documentation capabilities.
• Effective communication skills in English, covering reading, writing, and speaking.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

You will be a top candidate if you also have:

• Prior experience within the aerospace and defense sector.
• Experience conducting classical structural analysis using industry-standard hand calculation methods.
• Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis to ensure long-term structural health.
• Familiarity with specialized tools such as NASGRO…