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Overview

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join an engineering team supporting the development of advanced aerospace and defense technologies in Plano, TX. This is a 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity supporting advanced engineering projects within the aerospace and defense industry.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the strength, durability, and structural integrity of metallic and composite components used in aerospace and defense applications.
  • Conduct or assist with static and dynamic structural analyses to assess component performance under various loading conditions.
  • Apply engineering analysis techniques and computer-based tools to identify potential structural concerns and recommend improvements.
  • Work closely with design, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to support product development and engineering solutions.
  • Assist with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other structural evaluation methods to verify design performance.
  • Review structural designs, material selections, and engineering specifications to ensure they meet project requirements.
  • Prepare and contribute to engineering calculations, technical documentation, and structural analysis reports.
  • Participate in engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, including design development, evaluation, verification, and certification.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Working knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, structural mechanics, and analysis principles.
  • Familiarity with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software and engineering analysis tools.
  • Previous experience working with cross-functional engineering teams on design or development projects.
  • Exposure to static and/or dynamic structural analysis techniques.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Additional Information

  • Location: Plano, TX 75024
  • Work Arrangement: Fully onsite
  • Pay Rate: $60.00 per hour
  • Contract Length: 12 months, contract-to-hire
  • Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Experience: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline
  • Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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How this job compares in Plano, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $60/hr, this posting sits about 107% above the $29/hr median for welding jobs across Texas — toward the top of a $23–$38/hr middle band drawn from 416 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 98% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Plano, TX

Plano, TX currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,245 other active welding openings from 548 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Plano, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (39), Zachry Group (30), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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