Design Engineer Littleton , CO 80121

Posted:

09/08/2026

Industry:

Defense, Engineering Job Number:

UWJtWTN5RXdMV3laNERhRisyMjJZdz09

Pay Rate:

95

Hourly USD Job Code:

JPC - 17516

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Design Engineer

LOCATION

Littleton, CO

PAY RATE

$95/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 and maintain a DoD Top Secret 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.

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:

Designs major components or major portions of functional systems and technically advanced prototypes. Develops or improves products and facilitates manufacturing operations. Investigates design factors including ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, and cost. Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development. Makes layouts of assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, structures, and products. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and deficiencies and recommends revisions or improvements in design layout. Leads design, procurement, assembly, test, and verification of automated test systems, including data review and trending. Develops hardware requirements from subsystem to support equipment test systems. Develops test system design documentation to communicate proposed designs to internal design teams, vendors, and customers.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and combined education. Hardware development experience for electrical and electromechanical test systems. Strong technical background with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or other similar systems. Experience with interconnect design and cable design. Experience with one or more PLM systems including Creo, Windchill, Zuken, or Pspice. Experience with product lifecycle including development, deployment, and retirement. Issue tracking experience for defect and discrepancy management. 3+ years of professional experience in electrical hardware design and test.

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 Kimberly Wade Kimberly Wade is a Technical Recruiter specializing in Stress and Design Engineering. With over seven years of experience in the staffing industry, Kimberly embarked on her career journey with a solid foundation in manufacturing and engineering. Kimberly's mission is to bridge the gap between exceptional talent and organizations in need. She firmly believes that aligning the right individuals with the correct positions is the cornerstone of a company's success. With her expertise and diligence, Kimberly is shaping careers and contributing to the growth and prosperity of the organizations she serves. 508-639-0207 kimberly.wade@thestructurescompany.com Connect on

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