Senior Structural Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off 3 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, Colorado, seeks a Structural Engineer III to lead the design, analysis, and certification of advanced aerospace structures. You will guide cross‑functional teams and manage projects with a focus on safety and performance.

The role requires extensive experience in metallic and composite structures, strong analytical skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in structural engineering or related role.
• Advanced understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of advanced metallic and composite structures.
• Oversee the development and execution of structural test plans.
• Perform detailed structural analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on structural engineering practices.
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural designs into overall systems.

Skills

Structural engineering expertise

Project management

Team leadership

CAE tools knowledge

Static/Dynamic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

FEA software (Patran/Nastran/FEMAP/ANSYS)

NASGRO

AFGROW

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, Colorado, seeks a Structural Engineer III to lead the design, analysis, and certification of advanced aerospace structures. You will guide cross‑functional teams and manage projects with a focus on safety and performance.

The role requires extensive experience in metallic and composite structures, strong analytical skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.