Engineer Structural 3

Position Overview

An experienced Structural Engineer is sought to support a Mechanical and Energetics organization working on missile and launch vehicle systems. This role involves hands-on structural analysis, design support, and testing in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment. The position is fully on-site and plays a key role in ensuring the structural integrity and performance of flight and ground systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of structural engineering tasks supporting design, analysis, and testing of launch vehicle and missile systems with minimal supervision
• Generate safety factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other structural failure modes
• Collaborate with analysts, design engineers, and program leadership to resolve technical issues
• Apply structural mechanics principles to guide preliminary and final designs of primary and secondary structures, as well as ground support equipment
• Develop proficiency with structural analysis tools such as FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, and similar software
• Interpret and apply engineering specifications and customer requirements
• Produce engineering documentation and technical reports
• Define appropriate test levels and instrumentation for qualification and acceptance of flight hardware
• Compile and interpret technical data including flight data, test results, and material reports

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of related engineering experience OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of related engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience performing structural analysis
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methods, statics, and structural mechanics
• Proficiency with standard computer tools including word processing and spreadsheets
• Strong ability to take direction, show initiative, and complete tasks on schedule
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a related engineering field
• Experience supporting high-performance flight structures
• Hands-on use of FEMAP, NX NASTRAN; experience with ANSYS, ABAQUS, or similar tools is also valued
• Expertise in composite structures and fracture mechanics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $53.00/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 Chandler,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2026.
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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.