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Structural Engineer III

DP Professionals (DPP)
Chandler, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026

DPP is seeking a Structural Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.
 
Work Location: Onsite in Chandler, AZ
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance
 
Responsibilities:

  • Performs structural analysis on launch vehicle and ground support components.
  • Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
  • Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis.
  • Tools will include NX CAD software and FEA.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience;
  • OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience;
  • OR a PhD in STEM with 1 year of experience.
  • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance, or higher.
  • Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience.
  • Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS, or PhD in related field.
  • Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application.
  • Experience working with high-performance flight structures.
  • FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software.
  • ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package experience also considered.
  • Research and experience working with high temperatures, and effects in structural mechanics.
  • Thermal loading, advanced high temperature materials, structural responses, and development testing.
  • Working knowledge of CMC material systems.
  • Scripting and AI use in fields of engineering and data sciences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Interested? Learn more:
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

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