Structural Engineer

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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

• Experience in the Defense, Automotive,…