{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aa9066bf892d82d899c25828","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa9066bf892d82d899c25828","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa9066bf892d82d899c25828","title":"Structural Engineer","description":"Structural Engineer | Build the Strength Behind Next-Generation Aerospace\n\nLocation: Plano, TX\n\nCompensation: $60.69 per hour\n\nIndustry: Aerospace & Defense\n\nEngineer Structures Built to Perform\n\nWe are currently looking for a skilled Structural Engineer to join our operations in Plano, TX, working alongside a prominent name in the aviation and aerospace sector.\n\nIn this capacity, you will be responsible for the design, evaluation, testing, and certification of high-performance metallic and composite structures that serve as the foundation for complex aerospace and defense systems. By leveraging your technical background, you will address intricate engineering hurdles, conduct rigorous analysis, and work in tandem with cross-functional teams to ensure all designs adhere to strict safety, performance, and regulatory standards.\n\nIf you are a dedicated problem solver eager to tackle technical challenges and contribute to the evolution of aerospace and defense, this role offers a significant opportunity to make a tangible impact.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nAs a Structural Engineer, your primary daily functions will involve:\n\nContribute to the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.\nExecute detailed structural and static analyses to help improve design performance and reliability.\nUtilize systematic and logical methodologies to resolve complex structural engineering obstacles.\nLeverage Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other Computer Aided Engineering tools to simulate and validate structural performance.\nHelp ensure that all structural designs remain compliant with essential industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering specifications.\nPartner with multidisciplinary design and development teams to ensure structural designs are seamlessly integrated into larger systems.\nCreate, coordinate, and assist in the execution of structural test plans to verify design integrity.\nProduce, interpret, and review technical documentation, such as engineering drawings, analysis reports, specifications, and test results.\nClearly communicate technical data, design requirements, and project updates to engineers, stakeholders, and management to ensure project alignment.\nTravel as needed to support critical activities including aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer interface meetings.\nRequired Qualifications\n\nWe are seeking candidates who possess:\n\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related technical field.\nRelevant professional experience in structural engineering or a similar capacity, with 6+ years preferred; a higher-level degree may be considered in lieu of some experience.\nA comprehensive understanding of structural analysis and design principles.\nA strong grasp of fundamental engineering practices.\nProven experience performing static analyses.\nProficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation software.\nFamiliarity with various Computer Aided Engineering tools.\nThe ability to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary design and development teams.\nStrong technical communication and documentation capabilities.\nEffective communication skills in English, covering reading, writing, and speaking.\nMust be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nYou will be a top candidate if you also have:\n\nPrior experience within the aerospace and defense sector.\nExperience conducting classical structural analysis using industry-standard hand calculation methods.\nExperience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis to ensure long-term structural health.\nFamiliarity with specialized tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.\nKnowledge of FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.\nExperience analyzing both metallic and composite aerospace structures.\nA strong ability to translate complex analysis results into clear, actionable technical recommendations.\nWhy Join Us?\n\nWe connect accomplished engineering professionals with opportunities where their expertise can make a meaningful impact. This role offers the chance to put your structural engineering knowledge to work on challenging programs within the aerospace and defense industry.\n\nThis opportunity includes the following highlights:\n\nCompetitive pay of $60.69 per hour.\nThe chance to support sophisticated aerospace and defense structures.\nHands-on experience with advanced structural analysis and FEA applications.\nExposure to both metallic and composite structural designs.\nCollaboration with talented professionals across multiple engineering disciplines.\nOpportunities to participate in structural testing, design reviews, aircraft surveys, and customer-facing activities.\nA technical environment that values problem-solving, precision, collaboration, and engineering excellence.\nThe chance to contribute your expertise to systems where structural integrity, reliability, and performance truly matter.\n\nYou will be joining an environment where your analysis is not just theoretical. Your work will help influence real designs, solve real engineering challenges, and support the performance of advanced aerospace systems.\n\nReady to Engineer What Comes Next?\n\nIf you are an experienced Structural Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, digging into detailed analysis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply today and bring your structural engineering expertise to an opportunity helping shape the future of aerospace and defense technology.\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: $60.69 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\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: The California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San 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.\n\nRef: US_EN_33_022581_2608520\n\nRequired Proficiencies:\nBachelor's Degree\nAircraft Structures\nStatic Analyses\nStructural Engineering\nComputer Aided Engineering tools","company":"Accelera","rawCompany":"accelera","city":"Plano","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-15T09:23:24.058Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"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":"Structural Engineer | Build the Strength Behind Next-Generation Aerospace\n\nLocation: Plano, TX\n\nCompensation: $60.69 per hour\n\nIndustry: Aerospace & Defense\n\nEngineer Structures Built to Perform\n\nWe are currently looking for a skilled Structural Engineer to join our operations in Plano, TX, working alongside a prominent name in the aviation and aerospace sector.\n\nIn this capacity, you will be responsible for the design, evaluation, testing, and certification of high-performance metallic and composite structures that serve as the foundation for complex aerospace and defense systems. By leveraging your technical background, you will address intricate engineering hurdles, conduct rigorous analysis, and work in tandem with cross-functional teams to ensure all designs adhere to strict safety, performance, and regulatory standards.\n\nIf you are a dedicated problem solver eager to tackle technical challenges and contribute to the evolution of aerospace and defense, this role offers a significant opportunity to make a tangible impact.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nAs a Structural Engineer, your primary daily functions will involve:\n\nContribute to the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.\nExecute detailed structural and static analyses to help improve design performance and reliability.\nUtilize systematic and logical methodologies to resolve complex structural engineering obstacles.\nLeverage Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other Computer Aided Engineering tools to simulate and validate structural performance.\nHelp ensure that all structural designs remain compliant with essential industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering specifications.\nPartner with multidisciplinary design and development teams to ensure structural designs are seamlessly integrated into larger systems.\nCreate, coordinate, and assist in the execution of structural test plans to verify design integrity.\nProduce, interpret, and review technical documentation, such as engineering drawings, analysis reports, specifications, and test results.\nClearly communicate technical data, design requirements, and project updates to engineers, stakeholders, and management to ensure project alignment.\nTravel as needed to support critical activities including aircraft surveys, design reviews, and customer interface meetings.\nRequired Qualifications\n\nWe are seeking candidates who possess:\n\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related technical field.\nRelevant professional experience in structural engineering or a similar capacity, with 6+ years preferred; a higher-level degree may be considered in lieu of some experience.\nA comprehensive understanding of structural analysis and design principles.\nA strong grasp of fundamental engineering practices.\nProven experience performing static analyses.\nProficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation software.\nFamiliarity with various Computer Aided Engineering tools.\nThe ability to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary design and development teams.\nStrong technical communication and documentation capabilities.\nEffective communication skills in English, covering reading, writing, and speaking.\nMust be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nYou will be a top candidate if you also have:\n\nPrior experience within the aerospace and defense sector.\nExperience conducting classical structural analysis using industry-standard hand calculation methods.\nExperience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis to ensure long-term structural health.\nFamiliarity with specialized tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.\nKnowledge of FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.\nExperience analyzing both metallic and composite aerospace structures.\nA strong ability to translate complex analysis results into clear, actionable technical recommendations.\nWhy Join Us?\n\nWe connect accomplished engineering professionals with opportunities where their expertise can make a meaningful impact. This role offers the chance to put your structural engineering knowledge to work on challenging programs within the aerospace and defense industry.\n\nThis opportunity includes the following highlights:\n\nCompetitive pay of $60.69 per hour.\nThe chance to support sophisticated aerospace and defense structures.\nHands-on experience with advanced structural analysis and FEA applications.\nExposure to both metallic and composite structural designs.\nCollaboration with talented professionals across multiple engineering disciplines.\nOpportunities to participate in structural testing, design reviews, aircraft surveys, and customer-facing activities.\nA technical environment that values problem-solving, precision, collaboration, and engineering excellence.\nThe chance to contribute your expertise to systems where structural integrity, reliability, and performance truly matter.\n\nYou will be joining an environment where your analysis is not just theoretical. Your work will help influence real designs, solve real engineering challenges, and support the performance of advanced aerospace systems.\n\nReady to Engineer What Comes Next?\n\nIf you are an experienced Structural Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, digging into detailed analysis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply today and bring your structural engineering expertise to an opportunity helping shape the future of aerospace and defense technology.\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: $60.69 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\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: The California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San 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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