Structures Engineer, Aerospace & Defense (All Levels)

Summary: Divergent is a technology company focused on revolutionizing industrial manufacturing in the aerospace and defense sectors. They are seeking a skilled Structures Engineer to support the product development life cycle, manage CAD and FEA models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize vehicle structures. Responsibilities: - Create and manage CAD designs of the components, as well as the BOM structure - Build up and analyze FE Models of Node™-based vehicle structures applications including validation using hand calculations and optimization - Present design summary/reports efficiently at meetings and to other relevant engineers or external parties - Create, refine, and execute new technical solutions for automotive structures to support external customer programs and joint development efforts - Work collaboratively in a team environment within the DAPS Product Engineering team and cross-functionally with other disciplines to efficiently design and release structures that are optimized for mass, efficient production, and assembly - Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and support prototype and production build activities - Maintain technical documentation, including best practices and lesson learned - Support vehicle builds and product development testing and troubleshooting Required Qualifications: - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls - BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent - Experience in structure design - CAD experience creating detailed models. Siemens NX is a plus - PLM experience. Teamcenter is a plus - Experience in structural analysis - Experience in analysis software packages such as Nastran, Optistruct, and/or LS-Dyna - Solid understanding of linear/nonlinear behaviors of advanced materials (composites, adhesives, metals) to achieve lightweight structural solutions - Experience with aerospace load applications and MIL-STDs - Outstanding comprehension of solid mechanics - Solid interpersonal skills and motivated self-starter who can manage personal workload and execution to tight schedule Preferred Qualifications: - Experience interfacing with engineering, testing, and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints - Experience with DFMEA, DVP, control plans, PPAP and APQP - Knowledge of overall vehicle systems/sub-systems and requirements - Experience supporting analysis and completing documentations for product approval and launch - Experience supporting structural design and analysis throughout the design, build, and test phases of a development cycle - Experience with fast iteration prototyping programs - Experiencing with managing system configurations and managing changes to size, weight, and cost constraints - Supported or engaged directly with DoD airworthiness stakeholders such as Air Force Test Center (AFTC) or FAA Required Skills: Structure design, CAD modeling, Siemens NX, PLM, Teamcenter, Structural analysis, Nastran, Optistruct, LS-Dyna, Linear and nonlinear material behavior, Composites, Adhesives, Metals, Aerospace load applications, MIL-STDs, Solid mechanics, DFMEA, DVP, Control plans, PPAP, APQP, Vehicle systems and subsystems, Product approval documentation, Prototype and production build support, System configuration management, DoD airworthiness standards Benefits: A competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown, Paid parental leave, Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options, Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage, Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives