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Structural Engineer II; Contingent Upon Awarded

Job in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listing for: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 94345 USD Yearly USD 94345.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Structural Engineer II (Contingent Upon Awarded)

If you like solving problems and working with complex materials and systems, join our amazing team! As a Structural Engineer II, you will play a critical role in designing, evaluating, and certifying complex aerospace and defense structures. You will perform advanced structural analysis, develop test plans, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product compliance and performance. 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 (C4

ISR) 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
  • Design and evaluate complex metallic and composite structures.
  • Conduct advanced structural analysis and validation.
  • Develop and execute test plans for structural components.
  • Prepare and review technical documentation and reports.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize structural designs.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Qualifications:

You Must Have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Proficient understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
  • Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
  • Exposure to Static and/or Dynamic Analyses.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain United States Secret security clearance.
Qualifications:

We Prefer
  • Master’s degree in a related field.
  • Experience with advanced structural analysis tools and software.
  • 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.
  • Previous experience supporting missile system development programs.
Essential Functions
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop structural designs and analysis.
  • Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
  • Ability to understand technical documents, designs and test reports.
Estimated Starting Salary Range

$94,345.12 - $.

Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • 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…

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