JOB TITLE: Principal Engineer - Composites (Direct)
LOCATION: Horsham, PA
SALARY: $140,000-160,000/year
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: Direct Hire
- 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.
Qualifying Questions:
- Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
- Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
- Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
- Provide technical leadership and act as the company’s SME in composites, mechanics of materials, structural analysis, and Finite Element methods.
- Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, ensuring quality and timeliness.
- Guide the development of new methodologies, technologies, and processes.
- Advise the CTO on engineering staff performance, training, and manpower planning.
- Mentor engineering staff, promote continuous learning, and lead technical reviews.
- Oversee major projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals and approve critical technical deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
- Maintain relationships with external partners and represent the company at industry events.
Requirements:
- 15+ years specializing in composite structural analysis and mechanics of materials.
- Senior technical roles such as Technical Fellow, Engineering Specialist, or Senior Structures Analyst.
- Advanced Engineering degree (Ph.D. preferred but not required).
- Experience in defense/aerospace contractors or government agencies.
- Expertise in composite materials design, manufacturing, and testing.
- Proficient with ABAQUS (required); Mathematica and programming languages (Python, Fortran, C++) are a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with proven ability to lead complex technical projects.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a 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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