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Structural Engineer 3

PDS Defense • Melbourne, FL • 1h ago

Engineering

Structural Engineer 3 Melbourne, FL Posted: 11/20/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

214409

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer 3, in Melbourne, FL.

Job Description:

Seeking a structural engineer who analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowable and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.

Responsibilities for Engineer Structural 3:

Design primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using metallic materials for modifications to existing aircraft

Working within or leading an IPT, interfaces with IPT/Program leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare and lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages

Collaborate with structural analysis, manufacturing, materials and processes, and other stakeholders to produce flight weight structures

Employ GD&T and Model Based Engineering (MBE) methods to create airframe layouts and produce engineering definitions

Assist team to develop/document best practices and mentor less experienced engineers

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Structural 3:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience

Experience designing primary and secondary metallic aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and installations

Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Structural 3:

Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling or similar 3D modeling software

Proficiency with Teamcenter

Understanding of GD&T and MBE methods

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The 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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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