Sr Structural Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC); Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in Colorado, Englewood seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the most complex structural projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure top-tier design and performance across metallic and composite structures.

Responsibilities include guiding design and analysis, validating structures through lifecycle stages, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Expert understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools and FEA.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Advanced knowledge of static/dynamic analyses and FEA tools (FEMAP, MSC Patran, Nastran).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex structural engineering projects.
• Provide expert guidance on design and analysis of metallic and composite structures.
• Perform structural analysis and validation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.
• Develop and review detailed technical documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align structural initiatives with business goals.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEMAP

Nastran

Patran

FEA tools

Team leadership

Aerospace/defense domain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FEMAP

MSC Patran

Nastran

ANSYS

Job description

If you like solving problems and working with complex materials and systems, join our amazing team! As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the most complex structural engineering projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring the highest standards of design and performance. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to strategic planning.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex structural engineering projects.
• Provide expert guidance on the design and analysis of metallic and composite structures. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated ground vehicles and test platforms.
• Perform structural analysis and validation throughout the product lifecycle from leading the analysis of structural components, reviewing the design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, integrating structural designs into overall systems, to overseeing the development and execution of structural tests.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Develop and review detailed technical documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align structural engineering initiatives with business goals.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Static and/or Dynamic Analyses using industry standard hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP, MSC Patran and Nastran.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s or PhD in a related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Recognized contributions to the field of structural engineering.
• Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS.
• Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.
• Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods.
• Ability to author substantiation reports.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Recognized contributions to the field of structural engineering.
• Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tool FEMAP.
• Ability to author substantiation reports.
• Background in the Aerospace, Defense or Automotive Industry preferably with ground platform experience.
• Familiarity with AISC, ASTM, DoD, FAA and NASA design guidelines and regulations.
• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.