Mechanical Engineer Marietta , GA 30061

Posted:

08/28/2026

Industry:

Defense, Engineering Job Number:

RHpNNGJwQUNXMHZuV2NZVXl0Y0pEQT09

Pay Rate:

26-80

Hourly USD Job Code:

JPC - 17421

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION

Marietta, GA

PAY RATE

$26.00-80.00/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:

Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

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-

A 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:

Creates mechanical drawings for C-130 aircraft using CATIA V5 and CADAM Computer Drafting (CCD). Designs, develops, documents, and supports installation and operation of data acquisition systems for aircraft flight testing. Performs mechanical and hardware design and system integration for flight test instrumentation. Designs instrumentation including strain gages, thermocouples, pressure transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, synchros, microphones, and calibration methods. Designs aircraft test instrumentation racks for data acquisition systems. Coordinates with Electrical instrumentation and Systems engineers on solutions for data acquisition products. Works with union-represented technicians and mechanics to fabricate and install instrumentation designs. Implements part design, assembly design, and drawing in

CATIA V5.

Uses 2D drafting software (CADAM Computer Drafting or other) for mechanical drawings. Supports AMMM and Advanced Development Programs with instrumentation mechanical design.

Requirements:

Active Secret Security Clearance required to start. Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Minimum of 5 years of experience in part design, assembly design, and drawing in

CATIA V5.

Minimum of 5 years of experience with CADAM Computer Drafting (CCD) or other 2D drafting software. Minimum of 3 years of experience with test instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, accelerometers, and thermocouples. Must be able to obtain a DoD Security clearance at a minimum level of Secret.

Desired:

Minimum of 2 years with C-130 or other aircraft structural design.

Desired:

Experience working in a machine shop with fabrication mechanics.

Desired:

Minimum of 1 year of experience with CAD Datanet. Ability to perform mechanical design and system integration for flight test instrumentation.

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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