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Structural Engineer III

DPP

Job Location:

Plano, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 8 September 2026 (13 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Structural Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

Work location: Onsite in Plano TX
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 position

Position summary:

As a Structural Engineer III you will be using your skills and expertise to design evaluate and certify cutting-edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated ground and air vehicles to orbital and space exploration systems.
Youll examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems.
Your technical duties involve the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product life cycle.

Required skills:

Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Experience with Static and/or Dynamic Analyses

Preferred:

Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran Nastran FEMAP or ANSYS
Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW
Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods
Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles to include but not limited to parametric design model-based definition material hardware selection manufacturing and production processes
Ability to author substantiation reports
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Education:

Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering or other related discipline
6 or more years of relevant experience
Understanding of engineering principles and practices

Work environment:

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk sit stand climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand arm and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.
Working Conditions: Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures sun rain/snow etc.) Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Rarely exposed to loud noises.

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

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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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