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The Judge Group lists this Structural Engineer opportunity in hagerstown, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Structural Engineer III
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Job Type: Contract (11/02/2026 – 04/30/2027)
Pay Rate: $70 - $75 per hour
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer III to support the design, analysis, and certification of advanced engineering products and systems. This role involves working on complex metallic and composite structures across highly integrated aerospace, defense, aircraft, and space-related programs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept development through certification and production support.
Key Responsibilities
Perform structural design, evaluation, and analysis of metallic and composite structures.
Conduct static and/or dynamic structural analyses.
Develop and execute finite element models (FEA) using industry-standard tools.
Support product development activities throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments.
Generate engineering documentation, substantiation reports, and technical analyses.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and program engineering.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
6+ years of relevant structural engineering experience.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.
Experience performing static and/or dynamic analyses.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as:
MSC Patran
Nastran
FEMAP
ANSYS
Experience with fatigue and damage tolerance tools such as:
NASGRO
AFGROW
Knowledge of classical hand-calculation methods.
Familiarity with:
Mechanical design principles
Parametric design
Model-Based Definition (MBD)
Material and hardware selection
Manufacturing and production processes
Experience authoring substantiation or certification reports.
Background in aerospace and defense programs.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based engineering environment.
Occasional exposure to manufacturing and testing environments.
Minimal lifting requirements (up to 25 lbs. occasionally).
Apply Today
If you have a strong background in structural analysis, finite element modeling, and aerospace structures, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team developing next-generation engineering solutions for advanced aerospace and defense applications.
Pay:
$70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Duration: Contract through April 2027
Worksite address
hagerstown, MD, 21749, US
Who can apply
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