Structural Engineer - Aerospace

Jobot Consulting; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot Consulting in Dayton, OH is seeking a Structural Aerospace Engineer to support the design, analysis, and validation of advanced aerospace structures and materials. This role focuses on aircraft and space systems operating in demanding environments.

You will work with cross-functional teams across systems, manufacturing, and test to ensure design integrity, durability, and safety, contributing to innovative solutions for demanding aerospace programs and government-furnished contracts.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, modeling, and validation for aerospace components and systems
• Support design and development of advanced materials and aerostructures for performance, durability, and safety
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure design integrity and producibility
• Contribute to R&D efforts, including concept development, testing, and evaluation of new technologies
• Participate in technical reviews, documentation, and customer-facing deliverables
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, safety requirements, and program specifications

Job description

Job details:

Aerospace Structures Engineer Opening!

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon

Salary: $55 - $85 per hour

A bit about us

We are a mission-driven aerospace and defense engineering firm specializing in applied research, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation flight systems. With over 60 years of combined legacy expertise, our teams support critical programs across the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial aerospace customers.

Our work spans propulsion and flight, structures and materials, aerospace safety, and advanced manufacturing - bringing together deep technical knowledge and hands-on engineering to deliver real, deployable solutions.

Operating with the agility of a smaller, specialized firm but backed by significant resources and contract vehicles, we thrive in solving complex, high-stakes engineering challenges where innovation directly impacts mission success.

Why join us?

• High-Impact Work: Contribute directly to aerospace and defense programs that influence national security and next-generation flight technologies.
• True Engineering Environment: Work alongside highly specialized engineers in structures, materials, and advanced systems - where technical depth is valued and utilized.
• Agility + Stability: Experience the best of both worlds - a nimble, collaborative culture with the backing of long-term government programs and funding.
• Broad Technical Exposure: Engage across the full lifecycle - from R&D and design to testing, validation, and deployment of aerospace systems.
• Career Growth Without Silos: Avoid being boxed into narrow roles - engineers here gain cross-functional exposure and real ownership of their work.

Job Details

We are seeking a Structural Aerospace Engineer to support the design, analysis, and validation of advanced aerospace structures and materials. This role will play a key part in developing innovative solutions for aircraft and space systems operating in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, modeling, and validation for aerospace components and systems
• Support design and development of advanced materials and aerostructures for performance, durability, and safety
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure design integrity and producibility
• Contribute to R&D efforts, including concept development, testing, and evaluation of new technologies
• Participate in technical reviews, documentation, and customer-facing deliverables
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, safety requirements, and program specifications

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