Job Details

Job Title: Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will investigate design build issues and develop structural engineering and instrumentation installation solutions. You will author temporary engineering solutions to resolve build issues promptly and handle the disposition of aircraft non-conformances, including providing rework instructions (MRB). You will perform investigations on aircraft and engineering drawings and coordinate with various engineering disciplines, Quality Assurance, and operations manufacturing representatives. Additionally, you will design Flight Test engineering change requests and coordinate with work package owners. Your role will involve authoring engineering instructions to define structural special instructions or restrictions, as well as designing and releasing Special Missions Engineering structural and systems installations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate design build issues and develop structural engineering solutions.

• Author temporary engineering solutions to resolve build issues.

• Handle disposition of aircraft non-conformances with rework instructions.

• Perform investigations on aircraft and engineering drawings.

• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines and representatives.

• Design Flight Test engineering change requests.

• Author engineering instructions for structural special instructions or restrictions.

• Design and release Special Missions Engineering structural and systems installations.

Essential Skills

• 15 years of primary/secondary design experience on aircraft.

• Proficient in CATIA V5 with at least 6,000 hours of experience.

• Experience in Special Missions or Aftermarket modifications.

• Experience in supporting manufacturing and aircraft modifications.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Must meet US ITAR requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with munitions integrations is an asset.

• Recent experience with 2D drawings is required.

• Proficiency in CATIA V5 Workbenches: Assembly Design, Part Design, Aerospace Sheetmetal, Tubing Design, Kinematics, and Electrical Harness Routing are a plus.

• Experience with Teamcenter PLM is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly motivated self-starter.

Work Environment

The role operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM in an office setting, supporting a long-term contract with a large Aerospace and Defense Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in Wichita.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

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 Nov 21, 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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