Engineer the Structures That Make Flight PossiblePDS 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 DoDevelop 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 QualificationsBachelor’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 QualificationsAdvanced 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 OutHigh-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.
This 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.
Pay Details: $71.61 per hour
Benefit 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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