> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3920096-structure-payload-design-engineer-3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3920096-structure-payload-design-engineer-3). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3 - **Company:** PDS Inc. - **Location:** Oklahoma City, OK, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Software Requirements Analysis, Enovia - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.oklahomacityjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3467147515&tx=JJ9185FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences). 2+ years of engineering experience. Intermediate CATIA and Enovia Skills Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 5+ years experience in Aerospace Structures Engineering Experience with IVT and REDARs Experience with CMPRO Experience with collecting, organizing, synthesizing, and analyzing data; summarizing findings; developing conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources. Ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables. Education / Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) ## Description Develops, integrates, and documents mechanical and structural payload system requirements to establish the system design. Develops, maintains, and manages mechanical and structural system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers, and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. Performs tests to validate and verify that systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Leads supplier development, test, and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Leads investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Clearly communicates technical information with teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory delegates to certify and produce a product Develops new repairs, creates 3d printed test parts for part validation and collaborates with local machine shops to rapidly produce repair parts for the test article. Building strong relationships with the production teams that produce test parts for the test article is vital to the success of the program.