Engineering Leader:

Rapid Prototyping Mattaponi , VA 23110

Posted:

07/08/2026

Industry:

Aerospace Job Number:

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Pay Rate:

120000-200000

Yearly USD Job Code:

JPC - 16901

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Engineering Leader:

Rapid Prototyping

LOCATION

Mattaponi, VA

PAY RATE

$120K - 200K/year 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 (Full Time)

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.

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:

Leads engineering teams through concept development, prototype design, and early-stage product maturation. Drives rapid design-build-test cycles to validate performance, functionality, and manufacturability. Establishes technical approaches and architectures for new products and technologies. Evaluates technical risks and develops mitigation strategies during prototype development. Develops and manages prototype development schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Prioritizes engineering resources to support multiple concurrent prototype programs. Oversees prototype fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and iterative redesign activities. Manages trade studies to balance cost, schedule, performance, and technical feasibility. Translates customer needs into actionable engineering requirements. Supports business development efforts by evaluating new opportunities and providing technical input to proposals.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field) from an accredited institution. Proven experience leading rapid prototyping or new product development efforts. Experience with design-build-test cycles for proof-of-concept and prototype development. Knowledge of CAD software and engineering analysis tools for product design. Experience overseeing prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing activities. Expertise in evaluating technical risks and developing mitigation strategies. Experience managing trade studies to balance cost, schedule, performance, and feasibility. Familiarity with additive manufacturing, machining, and fabrication methods for prototyping. Experience mentoring engineering teams and fostering innovation culture.

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 Shannon Cosgray Shannon Cosgray is a Technical Recruiter with more than six years of staffing experience, including a strong focus on aerospace recruiting. She specializes in Embedded Software & Systems and is skilled at identifying and connecting top engineering talent with opportunities that are both technically and culturally aligned. She is known for building trust through transparency and developing strong candidate relationships that lead to successful placements and positive candidate experiences. Her experience includes recruiting for embedded software engineers, systems engineers, and other highly specialized technical roles across the aerospace and defense industries. A graduate of Purdue University, Shannon brings a results-driven, relationship-focused approach to recruiting, helping ensure both client success and candidate satisfaction. shannon.cosgray@thestructurescompany.com Connect on

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