Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Structural Design Engineer specializing in mechanical design with a focus on doors, including hinge and latch mechanisms. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing complex kinematic solutions and a strong experience in aircraft/space vehicle design. You will play a pivotal role in guiding engineers and defining structural architecture through advanced technology proposals.

• Design complex kinematic solutions in a conceptual design environment.
• Guide engineers in structural design.
• Define structural architecture by identifying and proposing advanced technology.
• Support design through trade studies, concept development, and interface development.
• Utilize CATIA for part design, assembly design, surface-wireframe, and composites workbench.
• Design composites primary and secondary structures.
• Form high-temperature materials.
• Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles.

• Extensive experience in space vehicle design.
• Proficiency in CATIA and NX/Fibersim systems.
• Experience with GFEM (Global Finite Element Models) and DFEM (Detail Finite Element Models).
• Ability to create simple working FEMs for conceptual design.
• Experience with composite workbench.
• Knowledge of material forms and processes for conceptual design trade studies.
• Experience in executing trade studies to select optimal design solutions.
• Capability to work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

• Experience in wing, fuselage, vertical tail, air vehicle door, and stringer/frames/clips design.
• DoD clearances are required.
• Proficient in mechanical design, systems design, and mechanical engineering.

This position requires working onsite in a cleared facility from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role supports a minimum 18-month contract in a secure environment for a defense‑related program.

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

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $100.00/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.
• Final date to receive applications:
  This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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.

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.

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