_{25th November, 2025}

Job Title: Structural Design Engineer Experience Level: 2–10 years
Location: Wichita, KS
Contract: 6 months (with potential extension)
Pay Range: $46/hr – $55/hr (based on experience)

Job Summary
We are seeking Structural Design Engineers with 2–10 years of experience to support and lead aircraft structural design activities. In this role, you will apply engineering and physical science principles to develop, integrate, document, and evaluate structural designs for performance, manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
This role includes work across primary and secondary aircraft structures, such as fuselage components, wings, pylons, payloads, weights, and lofting. Engineers with more experience will take on greater responsibility for leading design efforts, reviewing engineering work, and supporting advanced development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate structural designs for primary and secondary aircraft structures
• Evaluate manufacturability, functionality, performance, and cost
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and design reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Support new product development and aero-structure design initiatives
• Senior-level engineers will lead design efforts, guide juniors, and support complex structural solutions

Required Qualifications

• 2–10 years of structural design engineering experience in aerospace
• Strong metallic design background
• Proficiency in CATIA
• Experience using ENOVIA
• Hands-on experience with aircraft fuselage structures
• Recent (within the last 10 years) experience in commercial aircraft structures
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering preferred)
• Experience in aero structures, product development, and new design
• Background with commercial aircraft OEMs or Tier 1 aerospace suppliers strongly preferred

Additional Notes

• Candidates with 2–4 years of experience will focus on supporting design tasks
• Candidates with 5–10 years of experience will take on lead responsibilities and advanced design work
• This is a contract position with potential for extension based on project needs

Apply Today!
Send your resume to:

• deandre.vanrensburg@tappwfs.com
• yasmine.maazouzi@tappwfs.com

or call: +1 902 801 0783

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