Senior Structural Engineer - Aerospace & Defense (Hybrid)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is hiring a Structural Engineer III to lead design, analysis, and certification of aerospace and defense structures. You will guide cross-functional teams and oversee test plans, applying advanced materials knowledge to optimize metallic and composite structures.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 6+ years of experience, and proficiency with CAE tools to deliver compliant, robust solutions for complex systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
• Advanced understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools.

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 analysis

Engineering principles

CAE tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

MSC Patran

Nastran

FEMAP

ANSYS

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is hiring a Structural Engineer III to lead design, analysis, and certification of aerospace and defense structures. You will guide cross-functional teams and oversee test plans, applying advanced materials knowledge to optimize metallic and composite structures.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 6+ years of experience, and proficiency with CAE tools to deliver compliant, robust solutions for complex systems.