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Design Engineer

$53 - $63 per hour

The Structures Company

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer



LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL



PAY RATE: $53.00-63.00/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 (12 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Ability to obtain 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:

  • Uses CREO to develop plans, drawings, models, and revise and initiate formats for parts, assemblies, and installation engineering.

  • Creates new parts, drawings, BOMs, assemblies, simplified reps, and shrinkwraps.

  • Completes layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices (ASME Y14.5).

  • Prepares complete production detail drawings.

  • Completes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations.

  • Provides component or portions of system designs for handling, lifting, test, assembly, and transportation of mechanical and electrical components.

  • Supports cross-discipline product development with design knowledge.

  • Applies professional experience using 3D CAD system (CREO, NX, SolidWorks, etc.).

  • Applies knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

  • Supports team members with engineering documentation, drawing and CAD maintenance, and verification.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

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

  • U.S. Citizenship required.

  • Professional experience using a 3D CAD system (CREO, NX, SolidWorks, etc.).

  • Experience with machine tool design or tool modification.

  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

  • Experience creating new parts, drawings, BOMs, and assemblies in CAD.

  • Experience completing layout drawings per ASME Y14.5 standard.

  • Experience preparing complete production detail drawings.

  • Experience making design modifications to improve product quality or facilitate manufacturing.

  • Experience supporting cross-discipline product development with design knowledge.

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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