Principal Structural & Vibration Engineer – Aerospace

Red 6

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid time off

Disability insurance

FSA

Bonus potential

Job summary

Red 6 is seeking a Principal Engineer – Structural & Vibration Analyst to lead advanced hardware analysis for military aircraft. You will perform detailed structural, vibration, and modal analyses, support CFD work, and develop FE models in ANSYS Workbench to ensure flight-qualified hardware.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace structural analysis, experience with MIL-STD-810, AS9100, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. On-site in Louisville, CO with relocation negotiable.

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
10+ years in stress/structural analysis for aerospace/military systems.
10+ years with FEA and CAD software.
Experience with vibration and shock analyses; steady-state and transient regimes.
Experience with electronic packaging and structural integrity for aerospace.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and environmental test standards.
Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Mechanical Analysis Engineers; provide technical guidance.
Perform detailed structural, vibration, and modal analyses of aerospace hardware.
Conduct shock, dynamic, and CFD analyses to evaluate performance.
Develop FE models and validate results against test data.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop flight-qualified hardware.
Ensure compliance with MIL-STD and AS9100; support testing programs.