Structural Engineer

Build the Future of Aerospace Innovation in Englewood, CO

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation industry to find a talented Structural Engineer who is ready to take on complex engineering challenges and help bring cutting-edge technologies to life.

If you're passionate about structural analysis, engineering innovation, and developing mission-critical systems that push the boundaries of what's possible, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on advanced aerospace and ground-based platforms.

Location: Englewood, CO

Pay Rate: $73.89/hour

About the Role

As a Structural Engineer, you'll play a critical role in the design, analysis, testing, and certification of sophisticated aerospace and vehicle systems. From advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated ground vehicles and test platforms, your expertise will help ensure structural integrity, safety, and performance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex structural challenges, validate designs, and contribute to the successful delivery of innovative solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies.

What You'll Do

Structural Analysis & Design

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses using hand calculations and industry-standard Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
  
• Analyze metallic structures, including steel and aluminum components, welded assemblies, and bolted connections.
  
• Support the design and evaluation of composite and additive manufacturing (AM) structures when required.
  
• Assess structures subjected to shock, vibration, thermal, and dynamic loading environments.
  

Engineering Development

• Lead structural analysis activities across the product lifecycle, from concept development through testing and certification.
  
• Review engineering designs and provide recommendations to optimize structural performance and reliability.
  
• Develop load cases, structural requirements, and engineering methodologies.
  

Collaboration & Integration

• Partner with cross-functional design and development teams to integrate structural solutions into broader system architectures.
  
• Support mechanical design efforts, material and hardware selections, and production considerations.
  
• Contribute technical expertise during design reviews and engineering decision-making processes.
  

Testing & Documentation

• Oversee structural test planning, execution, and data evaluation.
  
• Author detailed substantiation reports and engineering documentation.
  
• Verify compliance with applicable design standards, requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  
• Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  

Technical Skills & Experience

• Advanced knowledge of structural analysis and design principles and practices.
  
• Experience conducting static and dynamic analyses using:
  
  
  
  • Hand calculation methods
    
  • FEMAP
    
  • MSC Patran
    
  • Nastran
    
  
  
  
• Experience analyzing:
  
  
  
  • Steel and aluminum structures
    
  • Welded joints and bolted connections
    
  • Components exposed to shock and vibration environments
    
  
  
  
• Ability to author structural substantiation reports.
  
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design and development teams.
  
• Understanding of engineering principles, structural loads, and requirements development.
  

Required Competencies

• Static Analysis
  
• Dynamic Analysis
  
• Finite Element Structural Analysis
  
• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Tools
  
• Engineering Simulation
  
• Multi-Disciplinary Design & Development
  
• Vibration Analysis
  
• Weld Analysis
  
• Classical Analysis & Hand Calculation Methods
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Defense, Automotive, Maritime, Heavy Equipment, or Aerospace industries.
  
• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • AWS
    
  • AISC
    
  • ASTM
    
  • ABS
    
  • DoD design standards and regulations
    
  
  
  
• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Mechanical design principles
    
  • Parametric design
    
  • Model-Based Definition (MBD)
    
  • Material and hardware selection
    
  • Manufacturing and production processes
    
  
  
  
• Experience analyzing structures in harsh thermal and dynamic environments.
  
• Experience evaluating structures exposed to rocket plume loads.
  
• Advanced FEMAP expertise.
  
• Experience with vehicle dynamics, suspension systems, and structural load development.
  
• Familiarity with LS-DYNA3D and advanced simulation techniques.
  

Physical & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs or steps as needed.
  
• Frequent use of hands and fingers requiring dexterity and repetitive motion.
  
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds.
  

Work Environment

• Primarily office and engineering environment.
  
• Rare exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
  
• Rare exposure to fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, or loud noise.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional engineering talent with industry-leading organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace and aviation. This opportunity offers more than just a job. It provides a chance to work on highly visible projects that drive innovation and technological advancement.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Work alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering and aerospace.
  
• Contribute to groundbreaking technologies and mission-critical programs.
  
• Collaborate in a highly innovative, team-oriented environment.
  
• Expand your technical expertise through challenging and diverse projects.
  
• Competitive compensation at $73.89/hour.
  
• Opportunity to make a real impact on products that advance industry capabilities and performance.
  

If you're energized by solving complex structural engineering challenges and want to help develop next-generation aerospace solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your engineering career and join a team that's building the future of aviation innovation.

Apply now and bring your structural engineering expertise to projects that make a difference.



 

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