{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9de3fd581c99b4a2e0ffcecf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9de3fd581c99b4a2e0ffcecf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9de3fd581c99b4a2e0ffcecf","title":"Structural Engineer","description":"Role: Structural Engineer- III\nLocation: El Segundo, CA\n6+ Months\nJD\nClient is looking for an Engineer Structural 3 to support our Tooling department on-site at El Segundo. We are looking for an engineer who has a structural analysis background to assist in generating the structural engineering analysis packages to demonstrate compliance of tooling fixtures such as assembly work stands & lifting jigs in an aerospace fabrication environment. The candidate shall analyze, research and provide input on product design, or operation of product involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability, stress fatigue, damage tolerance, durability & design allowables.\nResponsibilities\nThe candidate is expected to be familiar with current fabrication/machine shop practices to provide guidance to engineers. It is essential that this person have the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, adapt to processes and company policy while providing input or methods of process/design innovation. In this role you will assist in the design of industrial tools, assembly structures, lifting jigs, composite dies, drill fixtures, machine attachments and equipment, required for production or experimental use.\nEssential functions:\nPerform structural analysis via hand calculations and FEMAP/NASTRAN software\nCreate reports in support of completed analysis as well as review reports of others\nConcise presentation and explanation of structural issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives.\nEngage with other team members in meetings, 1:1’s and others in order to provide the right solution to complex engineering problems\nEvaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications\nStatic and dynamic analysis in support of Tooling fixtures and structures\nIdentify and mitigate safety risks in accordance with company and state/government standards\nDevelop and conceptualize designs using 3D modelling tools including NX & CATIA\nCreate drawings for fabrication via CAD in compliance with ASME Y14.1-5 standards for fabrication.\nBasic Qualifications:\nAnalysis of simple to complex problems via hand calculations and FEA\nExperience with stress analysis techniques, concepts and practices\nComputer Aided Design Tools - Basic knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (CATIA/NX).\nEngineering Drawings & Specs - Basic ability to create, read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications in accordance with ASME 14.5. Basic level understanding of GD&T\nAble to communicate with various levels of leadership, must be able to coordinate and resolve interpersonal and technical problems and must work well either in a team or independently with limited guidance\nMust be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance as well as special program access\nBachelor’s (STEM) Degree with experience in medium to large scale tooling fabrication and/or production fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in an aerospace manufacturing environment\nProfessional Engineering License (preferably from California) or working to obtain PE\nDirect experience with Tooling mechanics and analysis relative to stress\nExperience with fabrication applying such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.\nCurrent active DOD Secret clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years\nBest Regards,\nSai Chaitanya\nAssistant Manager - Talent Acquisition\nAmpcus Inc.\n14900 Conference Center Dr. Suite 500\nChantilly VA 20151\nEmail ID: Sai.chaitanya@ampcus.com\nD: 703.828.8870\nPay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour\nWork Location: In person","company":"Ampcus","rawCompany":"ampcus","city":"El Segundo","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:57:55.007Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Structural Engineer","description":"Role: Structural Engineer- III\nLocation: El Segundo, CA\n6+ Months\nJD\nClient is looking for an Engineer Structural 3 to support our Tooling department on-site at El Segundo. 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