Design Engineer Cape Canaveral , FL 32920

Posted:

08/06/2026

Industry:

Defense, Engineering Job Number:

UCtCazlMQTA0bkQ2YXBlaWtSWGFmUT09

Pay Rate:

53-63

Hourly USD Job Code:

JPC - 17231

Job Description

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 Take your career to new heights—apply today! Engineers - #jobad Meet Your Recruiter Gus Sanchez Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives. Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client's efficiency and productivity. Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. 314-276-2669 gus.sanchez@thestructurescompany.com Connect on

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