Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer LOCATION: Orlando, FL PAY RATE: $79.86/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 (6 months with potential for extension) Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. 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: 4/10-1st Shift 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 Designs major components or major portions of functional systems for aerospace and defense applications. Develops or improves products and facilitates manufacturing operations through design activities. Investigates design factors including ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specifications, and cost. Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development for integration. Makes layouts of assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, structures, and products. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and deficiencies, and recommends revisions or improvements in design layout. Performs Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design using Creo Parametric for component and connector selection and layout. Creates and releases IDX files and resulting drawings and documentation using Windchill. Applies knowledge of Zuken, IPC standards, and aerospace or defense product cycles for CCA design. Requirements Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. 3+ years of experience designing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using Creo Parametric. 3+ years of hands-on CCA design experience. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Zuken, IPC standards, and aerospace or defense product cycles. Experience with connector and component selection and layout on CCA. Experience creating and releasing IDX files and design documentation using Windchill. Experience checking completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards and specifications. Ability to produce high quality design documentation and guide test and integration activities. Preferred: Harness design experience using Zuken E3. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Structures Company