Structures Design Engineer Tustin , CA 92780

Posted:

10/12/2026

Industry:

Airline -

Aviation Job Number:

TWlMS2tEVFVPNlhVZmJoVVVXdEhsQT09

Pay Rate:

60-84

Hourly USD Job Code:

JPC - 17756

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Structures Design Engineer

LOCATION

Tustin, CA

PAY RATE

$60-84/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 (Long Term)

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:

Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of aircraft and spacecraft structural configuration layouts. Create components or portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and support manufacturing operations. Integrate vehicle systems into structural designs. Create and release detailed 3D parts, assemblies, installations, and drawings. Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require regular ingenuity and creativity. Coordinate with various engineering stakeholders during design, production, integration, test, delivery, and operation of air and space vehicles. Support production and operations teams to ensure vehicle readiness for flight, including involvement in fabrication, implementation, and MRB activities. Participate in continuous improvement of design practices, procedures, and technologies. Author various manuals and templates such as design standards, best practices, procedures, and processes. Provide design engineering support by answering questions and requests from internal or external customers.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. 8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry with strong design emphasis. Knowledge of aircraft structural design and familiarity with industry standards for the manufacture, repair, and assembly of components. Prior work experience designing aircraft or spacecraft primary and secondary structures, and vehicle systems integration accommodation. Significant experience using CAD software and composite workbenches to design aircraft or spacecraft structures and components. Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5, functional tolerancing, drawing creation, and assembly tolerance stack-up analysis. Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, requirements management tools, and configuration management.

Preferred:

Experience with CATIA V5 and/or

CATIA 3DX, CATIA V5

CPD and/or FiberSIM, designing sheet metal parts, and aerospace fastener systems.

Preferred:

Knowledge of composite aircraft structural design, designing bonded composite structures, experience with CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA, and familiarity with MRB tasks.

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 Robin Curtis Robin Curtis is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with a remarkable track record of over 20 years of expertise in Aerospace Engineering. With a deep passion for connecting talent with opportunity, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in this field. Robin's journey in talent acquisition has been nothing short of exceptional. With two decades of hands-on experience, she has honed her skills and cultivated an expansive and influential network within the industry. Robin actively characterizes her approach to talent acquisition with partnership, transparency, and a genuine passion for helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals. 503-893-8023 robin.curtis@thestructurescompany.com Connect on

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