Structural Design Engineer IV

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. Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.

Posted 4/4/2026full-timeColorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $133,500 - $186,898 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
Provide manufacturing and production support for your hardware.
Provide technical guidance for integration.
Support configuration development and trade studies.
Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts.
Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware.
Work with vertically-integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware.
Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis.
Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data.
Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling.
Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
8+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas: Structural design of metallic components and assemblies, Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing, Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques.
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Additional benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural design3D modelingGD&T analysismaterial selectionmanufacturing techniquestest planningdata reductionintegration skillscost analysisstrength assessment

Soft Skills

technical guidancecoordinationcommunicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingplanningreportinganalysis

Certifications

B.S. degree in engineering