Structural Engineer 3

The Norland Group seeks a Structural Engineer 3 for an onsite contract role in El Segundo, CA. This position supports structural analysis and the preparation and certification of engineering analysis packages used to demonstrate tooling fixture compliance with applicable safety standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, and provide input on product design or operations involving metals and varying materials.
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEMAP/NASTRAN.
• Develop reports supporting completed analysis work and provide review of reports prepared by others.
• Present and explain structural issues and solutions clearly to internal management and customer representatives.
• Collaborate with team members through meetings and 1:1 discussions to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Evaluate engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Execute static and dynamic analysis to support tooling fixtures and structures.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks in alignment with company and state or government standards.
• Create and conceptualize designs using 3D modeling tools including NX and CATIA.
• Produce fabrication drawings using CAD in compliance with ASME Y14.1-5 standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineering (PE) License (preferably from California).
• Ability to analyze simple to complex problems using hand calculations and FEA.
• Experience with structural stress analysis techniques, concepts, and practices.
• Experience with computer aided design tools including CATIA and NX.
• Basic ability to create, read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications in accordance with ASME 14.5, including a basic understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of leadership, coordinate and resolve interpersonal and technical issues, and work both in a team environment and independently with limited guidance.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance and special program access.
• Bachelor’s (STEM) Degree with experience in medium to large scale fabrication and/or production fabrication including composites, metallic, and/or manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with aircraft structural analysis or design.
• Direct experience with tooling mechanics and stress-related analysis.
• Experience applying fabrication factors such as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.
• Current active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation date or periodic review within the last 5 years.

Tools and Technologies

• FEMAP/NASTRAN
• NX
• CATIA
• 3D modeling tools and CAD

Role Details

• Location: El Segundo, CA (onsite)
• Pay Rate: USD 81 - 81 per hour (USD 81.20 listed)
• Job Type: contract
• Contract Duration: 4 month contract
• Position Title: Structural Engineer 3
• Job Posted Date: 10/1/2026

Security and Eligibility

U.S. citizens only. No dual citizenship or other visas are listed. The role requires an active PE license with a structural analysis background, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance and special program access.

How to Apply

Submit your resume in a Word document including the month and year worked at each previous position to HEMALATHA@NORL.