Sr Structural Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States; onsite role.

Estimated starting salary: $124,771.42–$171,560.71 per year, plus performance-based annual incentive pay.

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead complex structural engineering projects and provide technical direction.
• Design and analyze metallic and composite structures for mission payloads, electronic systems, ground vehicles, and test platforms.
• Perform structural analysis and validation throughout the product lifecycle, including design reviews, systems integration, and structural testing.
• Develop requirements and loads, review engineering designs, and prepare technical documentation and substantiation reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and align structural engineering initiatives with executive leadership and business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, civil engineering, or a related field; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 10+ years of structural engineering or related experience.
• Expert knowledge of structural analysis and design principles, including static and dynamic analysis.
• Experience with computer-aided engineering and finite element analysis tools such as FEMAP, MSC Patran, and Nastran.
• Experience analyzing steel structures, threaded fasteners, and welds, with the ability to author substantiation reports.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD, Professional Engineering license, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with ANSYS, NASGRO, or AFGROW, including fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or automotive industries, preferably with ground platform experience.
• Familiarity with AISC, ASTM, DoD, FAA, and NASA design guidelines and regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment focused on mission execution and technical innovation.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% company match on contributions up to 6%.
• Life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.