Aerospace Structural Engineer - Drive Flight Systems

PDS Tech Commercial; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 153,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Englewood, CO seeks a Structural Engineer to lead analysis, design, testing, and certification of aerospace and vehicle systems. You’ll ensure structural integrity across the lifecycle and work with multidisciplinary teams on mission‑critical projects.

You will perform static/dynamic analyses, validate designs, and develop substantiation reports while collaborating with design, materials, and production teams to support high‑performing, safe systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (ME, Aero, Civil) or related field.
• Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with static and dynamic structural analyses and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis activities across the product lifecycle.
• Review designs and develop load cases and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on integration and development.
• Oversee testing, documentation, and certification activities.

Skills

Static & dynamic analysis

FEMAP

MSC Patran

Nastran

Welded & bolted joints

Structural substantiation reports

Composite/AM structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or related engineering

Tools

FEMAP

MSC Patran

Nastran

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial in Englewood, CO seeks a Structural Engineer to lead analysis, design, testing, and certification of aerospace and vehicle systems. You’ll ensure structural integrity across the lifecycle and work with multidisciplinary teams on mission‑critical projects.

You will perform static/dynamic analyses, validate designs, and develop substantiation reports while collaborating with design, materials, and production teams to support high‑performing, safe systems.