Structural Analysis Engineer III

Pace Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 110,664 - 152,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching up to 150%

Life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer III to lead design and analysis of structural systems, applying hand calculations and finite element methods. As a Responsible Engineer, you will own discrete technical packages and mentor junior engineers, while coordinating with multiple disciplines and external parties to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes imagination, thoroughness, and practicality, with opportunities to contribute across engineering disciplines and influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree with at least 3 years preferred.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in structural analysis or related disciplines.
• Expertise in structural analysis and general knowledge of related disciplines.
• Ability to provide solutions to wide-ranging technical problems that are imaginative, thorough, practical, and aligned with objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative solutions to structural integrity problems.
• Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions with technical excellence.
• Collaborate across all technical disciplines to ensure project coherence.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Communicate with external and internal stakeholders regarding routine business and technical matters.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Mentorship

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree +3 years experience

Tools

NAStrAN

Femap

Ansys

NASGRO

AFGROW

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

As a Structural Analysis Engineer III at Sierra Space, you will leverage your expertise and experience to solve wide-ranging and complex technical problems related to the design, analysis, and development of structural systems. You will work under general direction, independently developing and implementing solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practical, and aligned with organizational objectives. As a Responsible Engineer (RE), you will own discrete technical packages and provide guidance to less experienced engineers. Your role will involve collaborating across all technical disciplines, engaging in frequent external communication related to routine business, and contributing to the design and analysis of structural systems through hand calculations and finite element analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative solutions to wide-ranging technical problems related to structural integrity.
• Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions while ensuring technical excellence.
• Collaborate effectively across all technical disciplines to ensure project integration and coherence.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers to foster their development.
• Communicate with both external and internal parties regarding routine business and technical matters, ensuring alignment and successful project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, or Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in structural analysis and general knowledge of related disciplines.
• Complete understanding and application of technical principles, standards, theories, and concepts.
• Ability to provide solutions to wide-ranging technical problems that are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organizational objectives.
• Experience managing discrete technical packages as a Responsible Engineer (RE).
• Capability to work under general direction to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• Ability to work across all technical disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., Nastran, Femap, Ansys).
• Strong familiarity with industry standards and best practices (e.g., ASME, ASTM, AISC).
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++) for custom analysis methods.
• Knowledge of material properties and behavior in aerospace applications, including metals, composites, and bonded joints.
• Experience with standard fatigue and fracture analysis methods and software (e.g., NASGRO, AFGROW).

Benefits & Compensation

Pay Range: $110,664.00 - $152,184.00. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness. We offer 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, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.