Senior Structural Engineer — FEA, Certification & Systems Lead

The Judge Group; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support design, analysis, and certification of advanced structural systems across diverse products. The role focuses on performing static and dynamic analyses, leading structural analysis efforts, and delivering substantiation reports throughout the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of engineering experience, a solid background in FEA tools (FEMAP, MSC Patran, Nastran), and familiarity with aerospace/defense or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering disciplines is required.
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Experience with Static & Dynamic Analysis, FEA, FEMAP, MSC Patran, and Nastran.
• Experience in aerospace/defense/automotive/maritime/heavy equipment industries.
• Knowledge of AWS, AISC, ASTM, ABS, and DoD design standards.
• Vehicle dynamics, suspension, and structural loads analysis.
• Experience with harsh thermal and dynamic environments.
• FEMAP-based engineering simulation.
• Mechanical design principles, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Exposure to rocket plume load analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and certify complex structural systems and components.
• Perform structural analysis on steel, aluminum, welded, and bolted structures.
• Conduct static and dynamic analysis using hand calculations and FEA tools.
• Lead structural analysis efforts throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review designs and integrate structural solutions into overall system architectures.
• Support and oversee structural testing and validation activities.
• Develop technical substantiation reports and engineering documentation.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Static & Dynamic Analysis

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

FEMAP

MSC Patran

Nastran

LS-DYNA

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support design, analysis, and certification of advanced structural systems across diverse products. The role focuses on performing static and dynamic analyses, leading structural analysis efforts, and delivering substantiation reports throughout the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of engineering experience, a solid background in FEA tools (FEMAP, MSC Patran, Nastran), and familiarity with aerospace/defense or