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Structural Engineer II

DP Professionals

Plano, TX 75024 • 10/28/2026

Job Description

Job Description
DPP is seeking a Structural Engineer II for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Work Location: Onsite in Plano, TX
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance

Responsibilities:
  • As a Structural Engineer II, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify our cutting-edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems.
  • You'll examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems.
  • Your technical duties involve the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
  • Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
  • Exposure to Static and/or Dynamic Analyses.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related discipline and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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
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.
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01353).