Structural Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 153,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Englewood, CO seeks a Structural Engineer to lead analysis, design, testing, and certification of aerospace and vehicle systems. You’ll ensure structural integrity across the lifecycle and work with multidisciplinary teams on mission‑critical projects.

You will perform static/dynamic analyses, validate designs, and develop substantiation reports while collaborating with design, materials, and production teams to support high‑performing, safe systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (ME, Aero, Civil) or related field.
• Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with static and dynamic structural analyses and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis activities across the product lifecycle.
• Review designs and develop load cases and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on integration and development.
• Oversee testing, documentation, and certification activities.

Skills

Static & dynamic analysis

FEMAP

MSC Patran

Nastran

Welded & bolted joints

Structural substantiation reports

Composite/AM structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or related engineering

Tools

FEMAP

MSC Patran

Nastran

Job description

Structural Engineer

Build the Future of Aerospace Innovation in Englewood, CO

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation industry to find a talented Structural Engineer who is ready to take on complex engineering challenges and help bring cutting‑edge technologies to life.

If you're passionate about structural analysis, engineering innovation, and developing mission‑critical systems that push the boundaries of what's possible, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on advanced aerospace and ground‑based platforms.

Location: Englewood, CO

Pay Rate: $73.89/hour

About the Role

As a Structural Engineer, you'll play a critical role in the design, analysis, testing, and certification of sophisticated aerospace and vehicle systems. From advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated ground vehicles and test platforms, your expertise will help ensure structural integrity, safety, and performance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex structural challenges, validate designs, and contribute to the successful delivery of innovative solutions that support critical missions and next‑generation technologies.

What You'll Do

Structural Analysis & Design

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses using hand calculations and industry‑standard Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
• Analyze metallic structures, including steel and aluminum components, welded assemblies, and bolted connections.
• Support the design and evaluation of composite and additive manufacturing (AM) structures when required.
• Assess structures subjected to shock, vibration, thermal, and dynamic loading environments.

Engineering Development

• Lead structural analysis activities across the product lifecycle, from concept development through testing and certification.
• Review engineering designs and provide recommendations to optimize structural performance and reliability.
• Develop load cases, structural requirements, and engineering methodologies.

Collaboration & Integration

• Partner with cross‑functional design and development teams to integrate structural solutions into broader system architectures.
• Support mechanical design efforts, material and hardware selections, and production considerations.
• Contribute technical expertise during design reviews and engineering decision‑making processes.

Testing & Documentation

• Oversee structural test planning, execution, and data evaluation.
• Author detailed substantiation reports and engineering documentation.
• Verify compliance with applicable design standards, requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Advanced knowledge of structural analysis and design principles and practices.
• Experience conducting static and dynamic analyses using:
  • Hand calculation methods
  • FEMAP
  • MSC Patran
  • Nastran
• Experience analyzing:
  • Steel and aluminum structures
  • Welded joints and bolted connections
  • Components exposed to shock and vibration environments
• Ability to author structural substantiation reports.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Understanding of engineering principles, structural loads, and requirements development.

Required Competencies

• Static Analysis
• Dynamic Analysis
• Finite Element Structural Analysis
• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Tools
• Engineering Simulation
• Multi-Disciplinary Design & Development
• Vibration Analysis
• Weld Analysis
• Classical Analysis & Hand Calculation Methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Defense, Automotive, Maritime, Heavy Equipment, or Aerospace industries.
• Familiarity with:
  • AWS
  • AISC
  • ASTM
  • ABS
  • DoD design standards and regulations
• Knowledge of:
  • Mechanical design principles
  • Parametric design
  • Model-Based Definition (MBD)
  • Material and hardware selection
  • Manufacturing and production processes
• Experience analyzing structures in harsh thermal and dynamic environments.
• Experience evaluating structures exposed to rocket plume loads.
• Advanced FEMAP expertise.
• Experience with vehicle dynamics, suspension systems, and structural load development.
• Familiarity with LS-DYNA3D and advanced simulation techniques.

Physical & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs or steps as needed.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers requiring dexterity and repetitive motion.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Primarily office and engineering environment.
• Rare exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Rare exposure to fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, or loud noise.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional engineering talent with industry-leading organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace and aviation. This opportunity offers more than just a job. It provides a chance to work on highly visible projects that drive innovation and technological advancement.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Work alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering and aerospace.
• Contribute to groundbreaking technologies and mission‑critical programs.
• Collaborate in a highly innovative, team‑oriented environment.
• Expand your technical expertise through challenging and diverse projects.
• Competitive compensation at $73.89/hour.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on products that advance industry capabilities and performance.

If you're energized by solving complex structural engineering challenges and want to help develop next‑generation aerospace solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay Details:

Pay Details: $73.89 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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