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Design Engineer

The Structures Company
Littleton, CO Contractor
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION: Littleton, CO
PAY RATE: $68.51/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (11 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

  • Shift: 5/40-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Develops, lays out, and designs PWM hardware circuits for use in the DC propulsion system rocket motor (PSRE) of the Minuteman III ICBM Missile.

  • Performs component classification for DOD life cycle upgrades.

  • Conducts electrical wire harness FMECA analysis.

  • Designs missile silo power system and power panel upgrades with subcontractors.

  • Designs control circuits for missile and propulsion power systems.

  • Works with RASCAL Pod F-35 instrumentation components used for flight test data collection using IRIG-106, MIL-STD-1553, and GPS standards.

  • Performs LRU testing for F-22 and F-35 aircraft.

  • Applies analog circuit design principles to defense and aerospace hardware.

  • Supports hardware development, layout, and design for missile and aircraft systems.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

  • Experience in development, layout, and design of PWM hardware circuits.

  • Experience with DC propulsion system rocket motor (PSRE) hardware for Minuteman III ICBM Missile or similar missile systems.

  • Experience with component classification for DOD life cycle upgrades.

  • Experience performing electrical wire harness FMECA analysis.

  • Experience with missile silo power system and power panel upgrade design.

  • Experience designing control circuits for defense or aerospace systems.

  • Experience with RASCAL Pod F-35 instrumentation components using IRIG-106, MIL-STD-1553, and GPS standards.

  • Experience performing LRU testing for F-22 and F-35 aircraft.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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