Mechanical/Structural Engineer III (FEA)

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States; must be local to the work location. Flexible for occasional telework.

Projected compensation range: $83,370.11–$144,964.45 annually. A separate salary entry lists $3,000.

Company

hirify.global is a federal government contractor providing engineering and technical analysis services.

What you will do

• Perform hostile-environment system qualification analyses and assess structural responses using scientific, engineering simulation, COTS, and in-house tools.
• Build CAD models of complex systems and develop meshes for finite element analysis.
• Apply theoretical principles and advanced system-level structural response methods.
• Conduct engineering evaluation, test analysis, and system modeling.
• Assess evaluation plans, test results, and technical manuals; provide recommendations and conclusions.
• Document and present analysis results to customers, provide status updates, and travel to customer sites and meeting forums.

Requirements

• BS with 5–7 years, MS with 3–5 years, or PhD with 0–2 years in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics with an emphasis in shock physics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis, including classwork or schoolwork.
• Experience with mesh development, including classwork or schoolwork.
• Experience with CAD, including classwork or schoolwork.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Experience briefing technical results and using Microsoft Office products.
• Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work independently and with a team.
• Willingness to travel to meeting forums.

Nice to have

• Abaqus experience.
• Pointwise, HyperWorks, or Patran experience.
• CREO experience.
• Active Top-Secret clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time position with flexible occasional telework for local employees.
• Benefits may include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings plans, learning and development, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections.
• Compensation may vary based on contract wage determination, experience, skills, geographic location, education, certifications, and federal government contract labor categories.