Senior Stress Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Stress Engineer
LOCATION: Greensboro, NC
PAY RATE: Up to $80/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Stress Engineer with a strong background in the analysis, certification, and testing of composite and metallic primary structures.

• Demonstrate technical depth, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts with clarity and confidence.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for stress analysis of composite primary structures (experience with metallic structures is highly desirable).

• Perform detailed stress analysis using both classical hand calculation methods (Bruhn, Peery, Roark, ESDU) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.

• Prepare certification stress reports and collaborate with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs).

• Support and interpret structural testing activities.

• Clearly explain and defend analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.

• FAA DER certification (14 CFR Part 23/25) is a strong plus but not required.

• Proficient in FEA tools such as NASTRAN and FEMAP.

• Familiar with 3D modeling in CATIA V5—ability to manipulate and extract data from models.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic (VB), or MATLAB is highly desirable.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to operational environments with equipment noise, temperature fluctuations, dust, and aircraft-related odors.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, climb, and reach for extended periods as required by the role.

• Must adhere to all safety and regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).

• Ability to read, write, hear, and speak clearly in English.

• Lift and move items up to 10 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. or more with assistance technology.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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