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Research & Development Engineer

$45 per hour

The Structures Company

JOB TITLE: Research & Development Engineer



LOCATION: Des Plaines, IL



PAY RATE: $45/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)

  • 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: 1st shift.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

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

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

Summary:

  • Conducts research and development activities involving vacuum systems and gas management.

  • Applies research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activities.

  • Summarizes research results and communicates findings to internal and external bodies.

  • Leads and directs the work of others in research activities.

  • Performs a variety of complicated tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

  • Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

  • Reports to top management.

Requirements:

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

  • 3-5 years of experience in vacuum systems and gas management or a related area.

  • Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

  • Experience conducting experiments and research activities.

  • Experience summarizing research results and communicating findings.

  • Ability to lead and direct the work of others.

  • Ability to plan and accomplish goals with creativity and latitude.

  • May require a graduate degree.

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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