New

Structures Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
May 12, 2026
We are seeking a Structures Engineer to join our team and support a critical government program office by providing technical oversight of OEM structural testing activities and ensuring the integrity, compliance, and airworthiness of advanced aerospace systems. As a Structures Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: Provide technical oversight and evaluation of OEM structural test plans, procedures, and schedules to ensure compliance with government requirements Analyze structural test data and independently assess results, preparing briefings, reports, and risk assessments for program leadership Collaborate with government engineers, OEMs, and cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to resolve technical challenges and ensure program alignment Develop and review technical documentation including test evaluations, system procedures, and engineering assessments Support structural testing activities by witnessing static, dynamic, and fatigue tests and ensuring adherence to approved methodologies Engage with stakeholders and leadership through technical working groups, providing subject matter expertise and guidance on structural systems Identify technical risks related to airframe structures and develop mitigation strategies to support program execution and airworthiness certification Support program execution through planning, coordination, and Earned Value Management (EVM) responsibilities as a control account manager Qualifications U.S. Citizenship and a secret level security clearance Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace structural engineering or related field Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance Experience supporting structural analysis, test evaluation, and airworthiness or certification activities Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience working in DoD, federal, or aerospace engineering environments Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs, particularly Army or aviation programs Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and structural analysis methods Experience working with cross-functional teams, OEMs, and government stakeholders Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience Familiarity with systems engineering, airworthiness certification, and structural test methodologies Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field; experience with MBSE tools (e.g., 3DX) preferred Travel requirement: 0-20% #LI-JJ1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.