Structures Engineer, Aerospace & Defense (All Levels)

Torrance, CAfull timeOn Site

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$101k–$139k

H1B: no

Divergent Structures Engineer at Divergent supports aerospace vehicle development by creating and managing CAD and FEA models and BOMs for NodesTM and full structures. This role collaborates cross-functionally to optimize designs for mass, production, and assembly.

Responsibilities

Create and manage CAD designs of the components, as well as the BOM structure.
Build up and analyze FE Models of NodeTM-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.

Qualification

Experience in structure designCAD experience creating detailed modelsPLM experienceExperience in structural analysisExperience interfacing with engineeringExperience with DFMEA

Required

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

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.

Benefits

Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Wellness

Company

Divergent

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10000+ employees

Industrial

Founded 1892

Source: greenhouse

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