Structural Analysis-Stress Engineer Palmdale , CA 93591

Posted:

10/01/2026

Industry:

Defense, Engineering Job Number:

aTJCQXo1ckJwYllsRHJlcktQL3dKdz09

Pay Rate:

XAF Hourly USD Job Code:

JPC - 17700

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Structural Analysis-Stress Engineer

LOCATION

Palmdale, CA

PAY RATE

$120/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 (11 months with potential for extension)

Clearance:

Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

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-

A 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:

Performs stress analysis on new designs of primary and secondary airframe structure. Updates existing analyses to incorporate design changes. Performs stress analysis of subsystems and subsystem installations. Performs MRB stress analysis of metallic and composite structures. Uses FEA software including NASTRAN and PATRAN. Uses Abaqus for stress analysis. Uses Altair HyperMesh as a pre-processor and TMP Vision for post-processing. Uses

CATIA V5/3DX

for design and analysis. Interprets detail, assembly, and installation type drawings and models. Performs airframe primary structure layout and sizing.

Requirements:

Active Secret Security Clearance required to start. Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Experience with FEA software including NASTRAN and PATRAN. Experience with Abaqus. Experience with Altair HyperMesh as a pre-processor. Experience with TMP Vision for post-processing. Experience with

CATIA V5/3DX.

Familiarity with

UNIX/LINUX

operating systems. Ability to interpret detail, assembly, and installation type drawings and models. Airframe primary structure layout and sizing. Hand/Excel based analysis of aerospace structures.

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 Take your career to new heights—apply today! Meet Your Recruiter Gus Sanchez Gus Sanchez leads Strategic Defense Talent Solutions, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry. As a strategic partner to our clients, he develops tailored talent solutions that support critical programs, improve workforce efficiency, and meet evolving business needs. With deep expertise in recruiting strategy and the defense sector, Gus stays ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and changing talent demands. He holds a B.S. in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. 314-276-2669 gus.sanchez@thestructurescompany.com Connect on

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