Structural Engineer II (Aerospace and Defense)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States; office or hybrid environment

Salary: $94,345.12–$129,724.54 per year

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and national security systems, including manned and unmanned aircraft solutions.

What you will do

• Design and evaluate complex metallic and composite aerospace and defense structures.
• Perform advanced structural analysis, validation, and static or dynamic analyses.
• Develop and execute test plans for structural components.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, substantiation reports, and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimize designs.
• Ensure structural designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, civil engineering, or a related field; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
• Understanding of structural analysis, design principles, engineering practices, and computer-aided engineering tools.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required because employment requires an active U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, ANSYS, NASGRO, or AFGROW.
• Experience with finite element, fatigue, damage tolerance, or classical hand-calculation analysis.
• Experience authoring substantiation reports.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience, including missile system development programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Occasional travel may be required, and the role involves extended computer work and technical collaboration.