Aerospace Structural Engineer II - Hybrid, Impactful Design

Sierra Nevada Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Life insurance

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States seeks a Structural Engineer II to design, evaluate, and certify complex aerospace structures. You will perform advanced structural analysis, develop test plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and performance.

The IAS aerospace and defense programs include metallic and composite structures, with responsibilities ranging from design optimization to documentation and substantiation reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil or related field.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Proficient understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Exposure to Static and/or Dynamic Analyses.
• Ability to obtain and maintain United States Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate complex metallic and composite structures.
• Conduct advanced structural analysis and validation.
• Develop and execute test plans for structural components.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize structural designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA software

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil

Tools

MSC Patran

Nastran

FEMAP

ANSYS

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States seeks a Structural Engineer II to design, evaluate, and certify complex aerospace structures. You will perform advanced structural analysis, develop test plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and performance.

The IAS aerospace and defense programs include metallic and composite structures, with responsibilities ranging from design optimization to documentation and substantiation reporting.