- Engineering
- Structural Engineer 3
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Melbourne, FL Posted:
6/22/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 218656
Job Category:
Engineering Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
56
Shift:
1
Positions Available:
2
- PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer 3, in Melbourne, FL. Job ID#218656
Job Description:
- Performing static, dynamic, and DaDT structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structure, mechanical systems, and equipment, by hand and by using the automated methods and procedures approved for the program May derive non-flight applied loads, create, extract, and distribute internal loads utilizing tools such as FEMAP, NX, Teamcenter and other software applications Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Structural - Level 5 Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 12 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis; OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 10 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis; OR Ph.D. degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 7 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance:
Secret Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
- VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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