Collaborate with the manufacturing team to assess nonconforming hardware for development and flight components and provide recommended dispositions and repairs
Work with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and support process optimization
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Mentor and coach analysis engineers, helping to build organizational capability in structural analysis, multi‑physics analysis, and engineering best practices
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of experience in structural analysis of aerospace components
Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) using commercial codes
Experience in thermal-structural static analysis
Understanding of material properties, thermal expansion, and high-temperature structural behavior
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field, ideally focusing on solid mechanics, fracture, or structural dynamics
Experience with solid rocket motors, propulsion systems, and high-temperature materials
Knowledge of composite materials, insulation, ablative thermal protection systems, and viscoelastic materials
Hands-on experience with testing and data correlation
Experience in loads development for vehicle and/or motor applications and dynamic analysis experience
Fracture analysis experience (crack growth/safe-life and assessing for instability via LEFM)
Low Cycle Fatigue Analysis (LCF, crack initiation predicted by a strain-life approach)
Experience with the ANSYS FEA suite
Prior experience working on safety-critical systems in production environments
A track record of effective oral and written communications to support recommendations
Experience supporting failure investigations and root-cause analysis
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $116,000 - $145,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
