{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"294a22a3e677c1350a6468aa","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/294a22a3e677c1350a6468aa","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/294a22a3e677c1350a6468aa","title":"Structural Engineer","description":"Design the Future of Flight: Senior Structural Engineer Opportunity in Aerospace\n\nPDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support a premier aviation program in Melbourne, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your aerospace structural analysis expertise to advanced aircraft systems, helping ensure the safety, performance, and reliability of mission-critical aviation technologies.\n\nIf you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to cutting-edge aerospace innovation, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.\n\nPosition Details\n\nJob Title: Structural Engineer\nLocation: Melbourne, FL 32904\nJob Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)\nSchedule: Monday-Friday | 1st Shift\nHours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 9/80 Schedule\nPay Rate: $105.47 per hour\n\nContract-to-Hire Potential: This position is intended to align with a full-time Staff Structural Engineer opportunity. While conversion is not guaranteed, the role offers strong potential for long-term career growth.\n\nMake an Impact in Aerospace Engineering\n\nAs a Structural Engineer, you will support advanced aircraft development by performing critical structural analyses that help ensure airframe integrity, durability, and performance. Your expertise will directly support engineering decisions that contribute to the success of innovative aviation programs.\n\nThis role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving high-quality engineering solutions.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nPerform static, dynamic, and Damage Tolerance and Durability (DaDT) structural analyses of metallic and composite aircraft structures\nAnalyze airframe structures, mechanical systems, and equipment using both hand calculations and approved engineering tools\nEvaluate structural performance and compliance with aerospace requirements and standards\nDerive non-flight applied loads and assess structural loading conditions\nCreate, extract, and distribute internal loads data using tools such as:\nFEMAP\nNX\nTeamcenter\nOther engineering software applications\nSupport aircraft development, sustainment, and design improvement efforts\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technical solutions\nAnalyze complex engineering challenges and develop effective, innovative solutions\nManage multiple priorities while supporting critical program milestones and deliverables\nContribute technical expertise during design reviews and engineering assessments\nRequired Qualifications\n\nCandidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:\n\nBachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 12+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis\n\nOR\n\nMaster's degree in a STEM discipline and 10+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis\n\nOR\n\nPh.D. in a STEM discipline and 7+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis\n\nAdditionally, candidates must:\n\nMust be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.\nDemonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills\nThrive in a collaborative team environment\nEffectively manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities\nPreferred Qualifications\nDegree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering\nExperience with advanced composite airframe structures\nExperience using AFGROW\nStrong knowledge of aerospace structural analysis methods and tools\nExperience leading engineering projects or technical teams\nProven ability to collaborate across functional teams\nDemonstrated success solving complex engineering problems\nWhy Join Us?\n\nAt PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional talent with opportunities that shape the future of aviation and advanced technology. You'll join a team that values innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.\n\nWhat You'll Gain\nCompetitive pay of $105.47 per hour\nOpportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace programs\nExposure to cutting-edge aircraft technologies and engineering challenges\nCollaborative and supportive engineering environment\nOpportunities to expand technical expertise and leadership skills\nValuable experience on high-impact aviation initiatives\nPotential for long-term career growth through contract-to-hire opportunities\n\nYour work will help drive innovation in aerospace engineering while contributing to aircraft performance, reliability, and safety.\n\nReady to Engineer What's Next?\n\nIf you're an experienced aerospace structural engineer looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply today and take your career to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial. Help shape the future of aviation through engineering excellence and innovation.\n\nThis position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.\n\nPay Details: $105.47 per hour\n\nBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\n\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\n\nThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:\n\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n\nMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.","company":"Pds","rawCompany":"pds","city":"Melbourne","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T20:06:07.622Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Structural Engineer","description":"Design the Future of Flight: Senior Structural Engineer Opportunity in Aerospace\n\nPDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support a premier aviation program in Melbourne, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your aerospace structural analysis expertise to advanced aircraft systems, helping ensure the safety, performance, and reliability of mission-critical aviation technologies.\n\nIf you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to cutting-edge aerospace innovation, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.\n\nPosition Details\n\nJob Title: Structural Engineer\nLocation: Melbourne, FL 32904\nJob Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)\nSchedule: Monday-Friday | 1st Shift\nHours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 9/80 Schedule\nPay Rate: $105.47 per hour\n\nContract-to-Hire Potential: This position is intended to align with a full-time Staff Structural Engineer opportunity. While conversion is not guaranteed, the role offers strong potential for long-term career growth.\n\nMake an Impact in Aerospace Engineering\n\nAs a Structural Engineer, you will support advanced aircraft development by performing critical structural analyses that help ensure airframe integrity, durability, and performance. Your expertise will directly support engineering decisions that contribute to the success of innovative aviation programs.\n\nThis role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving high-quality engineering solutions.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nPerform static, dynamic, and Damage Tolerance and Durability (DaDT) structural analyses of metallic and composite aircraft structures\nAnalyze airframe structures, mechanical systems, and equipment using both hand calculations and approved engineering tools\nEvaluate structural performance and compliance with aerospace requirements and standards\nDerive non-flight applied loads and assess structural loading conditions\nCreate, extract, and distribute internal loads data using tools such as:\nFEMAP\nNX\nTeamcenter\nOther engineering software applications\nSupport aircraft development, sustainment, and design improvement efforts\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technical solutions\nAnalyze complex engineering challenges and develop effective, innovative solutions\nManage multiple priorities while supporting critical program milestones and deliverables\nContribute technical expertise during design reviews and engineering assessments\nRequired Qualifications\n\nCandidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:\n\nBachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 12+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis\n\nOR\n\nMaster's degree in a STEM discipline and 10+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis\n\nOR\n\nPh.D. in a STEM discipline and 7+ years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis\n\nAdditionally, candidates must:\n\nMust be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.\nDemonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills\nThrive in a collaborative team environment\nEffectively manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities\nPreferred Qualifications\nDegree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering\nExperience with advanced composite airframe structures\nExperience using AFGROW\nStrong knowledge of aerospace structural analysis methods and tools\nExperience leading engineering projects or technical teams\nProven ability to collaborate across functional teams\nDemonstrated success solving complex engineering problems\nWhy Join Us?\n\nAt PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional talent with opportunities that shape the future of aviation and advanced technology. You'll join a team that values innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.\n\nWhat You'll Gain\nCompetitive pay of $105.47 per hour\nOpportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace programs\nExposure to cutting-edge aircraft technologies and engineering challenges\nCollaborative and supportive engineering environment\nOpportunities to expand technical expertise and leadership skills\nValuable experience on high-impact aviation initiatives\nPotential for long-term career growth through contract-to-hire opportunities\n\nYour work will help drive innovation in aerospace engineering while contributing to aircraft performance, reliability, and safety.\n\nReady to Engineer What's Next?\n\nIf you're an experienced aerospace structural engineer looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply today and take your career to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial. Help shape the future of aviation through engineering excellence and innovation.\n\nThis position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.\n\nPay Details: $105.47 per hour\n\nBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\n\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\n\nThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:\n\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n\nMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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