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Job Title: Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer with a strong focus on mechanical design, specifically in the area of doors, including hinge and latch mechanism design. This role involves working within a conceptual design environment to create complex kinematic solutions and guiding green engineers in structural design.

Responsibilities

+ Design complex kinematic solutions in a conceptual design environment.

+ Guide green engineers in structural design, focusing on space vehicle design.

+ Define structural architecture by identifying and proposing advanced technologies.

+ Support design processes 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 principles to design tasks.

Essential Skills

+ Proficient in CATIA and Boeing design processes.

+ Experience in space vehicle design.

+ Strong knowledge in metallic design.

+ Experience with ENOVIA.

+ Recent experience with Boeing or commercial structures in the last 10 years.

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

+ Familiarity with systems design and mechanical design.

+ Ability to create simple working models for conceptual design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with wing, fuselage, vertical tail, and air vehicle door design.

+ Experience with stringer, frames, and clips design.

+ Experience in executing trade studies for design solution down-selection.

+ Ability to work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

Work Environment

The position requires working onsite at a manufacturing facility and involves collaboration with design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions within a team-oriented environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/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 11, 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.

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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