Structural Engineer III (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado; office or hybrid environment

Salary: $108,496.89–$149,183.22 per year

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, and national security technologies, including manned and unmanned aircraft systems and C4ISR solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite aerospace and defense structures.
• Develop and execute structural test plans and perform detailed structural analyses.
• Identify design improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural designs into complete systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate technical information, specifications, and project updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, civil engineering, or a related field; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 6+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
• Advanced knowledge of structural analysis and design principles, computer-aided engineering tools, and static or dynamic analysis.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary design and development teams and understand technical documents, designs, and test reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for employment.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree, Professional Engineering license, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with FEA tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS.
• Experience with fatigue and damage tolerance analysis using NASGRO or AFGROW.
• Experience authoring substantiation reports, performing classical hand calculations, or working with FAA, NASA, or DoD regulations.
• Aerospace and defense or missile system development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-focused environment supporting national security programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and occasional travel opportunities.