Engineering Leader: Full Product Development
The Structures Company· Aerospace & Defense Staffing· Jul 8, 2026 · 4mo agoPosted 111 days ago
Mattaponi, VA
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$120K–$200K
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JOB TITLE: Engineering Leader: Rapid Prototyping LOCATION: Mattaponi, VA PAY RATE: $120K – 200K/year We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client. Job Details: Job Type: Contract (Full Time) Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna) Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S. Qualifying Questions: Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary? Summary: Leads end-to-end product development programs from concept maturity through production release. Establishes engineering plans, schedules, technical milestones, and development budgets for product development programs. Manages system architecture and design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and production readiness reviews. Oversees product verification, validation, qualification, and certification activities. Ensures robust engineering processes are followed throughout development lifecycle. Drives root cause analysis and corrective actions for technical issues. Ensures Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testability (DFT) principles are incorporated. Manages engineering budgets and staffing plans for product development programs. Allocates technical resources across programs and monitors program performance against cost, schedule, and technical objectives. Supports transition from development to production with cross-functional collaboration. Requirements: Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field) from an accredited institution. Proven experience leading full product development programs from concept to production release. Experience establishing engineering plans, schedules, technical milestones, and development budgets. Experience managing system architecture and design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR. Experience overseeing product verification, validation, qualification, and certification activities. Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testability (DFT). Experience driving root cause analysis and corrective actions for technical issues. Experience managing engineering budgets, staffing plans, and allocating technical resources. Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems for product development. About Us: The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations. Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense Take your career to new heights—apply today! Engineers - #Hotjobs
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