Engineer Structural

Job Description

Structural Engineer – Aerospace Tooling & Innovation El Segundo, CA

Redefine Aerospace Manufacturing with PDS Tech Commercial

Be the Structural Backbone Behind Aerospace Innovation

Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Structural Engineer Consultant in El Segundo, CA, and help shape the future of aerospace production. In this high-impact role, you'll drive the design, analysis, and innovation of precision tooling and structural components used in advanced aerospace fabrication—contributing directly to mission-critical builds and cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.

Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day

As a key engineering contributor embedded in a dynamic aerospace environment, your focus will be ensuring the structural integrity and compliance of complex tooling systems. You will:

Perform structural analysis (static and dynamic) using FEMAP/NASTRAN for metallic and composite aerospace tooling structures.

Design and draft tooling components (jigs, fixtures, dies, etc.) using CAD software (CATIA/NX).

Develop detailed engineering reports and validate the work of peers.

Solve complex engineering problems through both hand calculations and finite element methods.

Collaborate across teams and levels—from fellow engineers to customer representatives—to align on technical requirements and innovative solutions.

Apply industry standards and specifications, with a focus on fabrication shop compatibility and production performance.

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in a STEM field with 6+ years OR Master’s with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Expertise in structural stress analysis, GD&T, and interpreting engineering drawings (ASME Y14.5).

Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA/NX) and FEM software (FEMAP/NASTRAN).

Experience with tooling fabrication, including composites and coatings in aerospace production.

Strong communication and independent problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

PE license or in pursuit (California preferred).

Background in aerospace tooling and mechanics.

Current active DOD Secret Clearance (within last 5 years).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we don’t just place professionals—we empower them. You’ll be part of a team that supports innovation in one of the most advanced industries in the world. We offer:

Competitive Pay: 58.45 – 73.07 per hour

Stable Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9x80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Growth Opportunity: Work on meaningful, high-impact aerospace projects

Supportive Environment: A culture that values autonomy, technical excellence, and continuous improvementReady to Elevate Your Career?

Pay Details: 58.45 to 73.07 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Company Description

Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.

We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.

Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.

Full-time