Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Structural Design Engineer to investigate design build issues and develop structural engineering and instrumentation installation solutions. The role involves authoring temporary engineering solutions to resolve build issues efficiently, dispositioning aircraft non-conformances with rework instructions, and coordinating with various engineering disciplines, Quality Assurance, and operations manufacturing representatives. Additionally, you will design Flight Test engineering change requests, author engineering instructions, and design and release Special Missions Engineering structural and systems installations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate design build issues and develop solutions for structural engineering and instrumentation installation.
• Author temporary engineering solutions to resolve build issues in a timely manner.
• Disposition aircraft non-conformances, including rework instructions (MRB).
• Perform aircraft and engineering drawing investigation and coordination with affected engineering disciplines, Quality Assurance, and operations manufacturing representatives.
• Design Flight Test engineering change requests and coordinate with work package owners.
• Author engineering to define structural special instructions or restrictions.
• Design and release Special Missions Engineering structural and systems installations.

• Structural design expertise.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5, with a minimum of 6,000 hours.
• Experience in Special Missions or Aftermarket modifications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and aircraft modifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 15 years industry experience.
• Per US Requirements, must be ITAR compliant.
• Experience with munitions integrations is an asset.
• Recent experience with 2D drawings is required.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 Workbenches: Assembly Design, Part Design (Boolean Operations), Aerospace Sheetmetal, Tubing Design, Kinematics, and Electrical Harness Routing are a plus.
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM is a plus.

The position is a long-term contract supporting a large Aerospace and Defense OEM in Wichita. The work is conducted Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, in an office setting.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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