Job Listing Description

Engineer the Structures That Make Flight Possible

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer to hire a Structural Analysis Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring aircraft structural integrity, performance, and certification compliance.

This position supports the design, validation, and sustainment of aircraft structures through advanced analytical methods and testing collaboration. If you enjoy solving complex structural challenges and working across multidisciplinary engineering teams, this opportunity offers high technical visibility and meaningful impact.

Location: Berkeley, MO
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Strong Potential for Extension)
Pay Rate: Starting at $71.00/HR + based on experience

What You’ll Do

• Develop and validate structural requirements supporting aircraft system and component design

• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element modeling (FEM)

• Utilize tools such as PATRAN, NASTRAN, and NX/Teamcenter to assess structural performance

• Evaluate strength, stability, fatigue, and damage tolerance of aircraft structures

• Support design reviews and guide engineering decisions through analytical findings

• Develop and support structural test plans and analyze test results

• Document analysis and certification data for regulatory compliance

• Investigate in-service structural issues and recommend corrective actions

• Contribute across the product lifecycle — from development through sustainment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Aeronautical, or Materials Engineering

• 5+ years of structural analysis experience in aerospace or related industry

• Strong background in hand calculations and FEM-based structural analysis

• Experience with PATRAN/NASTRAN (or similar FEM software)

• Proficiency with NX and Teamcenter (or equivalent CAD/PDM systems)

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced engineering degree

• ABET-accredited program

• Experience supporting FAA or military certification programs

• Background in aircraft structural testing and validation

• Experience analyzing primary aircraft structures

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-impact aerospace program exposure

• Opportunity to work on structurally critical aircraft systems

• Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment

• Competitive compensation

• Strong potential for contract extension

Ready to Contribute to the Future of Aerospace?

If you’re a structural engineer who thrives on technical rigor and aircraft-level impact, we’d like to connect with you.

Apply today to help ensure the strength and safety of tomorrow’s flight platforms.

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