Aerospace Systems Engineer at Washington DC

Aerospace Systems Engineer job at The Structures Company. Washington DC. Job Title: Aerospace Systems Engineer

Locations Available: CA, SC, WA, TX, NM, CO, KS, VA, NC, GA, OK, MO

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: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
• 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

• Support next-generation autonomous aircraft programs, including Orion, AACUS, and the Odysseus solar aircraft
• Contribute to aircraft design, systems requirements, safety analysis, and certification efforts
• Assist in verification and flight testing of aircraft and subsystems
• Apply both traditional and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies
• Define and manage system performance requirements to ensure compatibility across components
• Perform analyses to improve affordability, safety, and reliability
• Develop strategies for system maintainability, survivability, and security
• Oversee requirements, risk management, and technical issue resolution across disciplines
• Create and refine Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and top-level system requirements
• Generate safety artifacts, including FHAs, FTAs, and FMEAs, in accordance with SAE ARP4761 and MIL-STD-882E

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 2 3 years of relevant experience
• Aerospace industry experience required
• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR regulations)

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with FAA aircraft certification processes
• Experience using MBSE tools such as Cameo
• Proficiency with IBM Rational DOORS

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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